SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz-U2 | Progress 20

SUCCESS Soyuz-U →
Apr 15, 1984 at 08:12 UTC
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 100% success
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API ID: 0c3cd149-1982-4459-96df-fbbd3f8b2be3
Reported date: Apr 15, 1984 at 08:12 UTC
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Progress 20 (No.116)SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
Salyut 7DESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS

Progress 20 (Russian: u041fu0440u043eu0433u0440u0435u0441u0441 20), was a Progress spacecraft used to resupply the space station Salyut 7.

MANUFACTURER
Soviet Space Program
VARIANT
2
FLIGHTS
71
SUCCESSES
71
SUCCESS RATE
100%

The Soyuz-U2 was a Soviet, later Russian, carrier rocket. It was derived from the Soyuz-U, and a member of the R-7 family of rockets. It featured increased performance compared with the baseline Soyuz-U, due to the use of syntin propellant, as opposed to RP-1 paraffin, used on the Soyuz-U.

When is the Soyuz-U2 | Progress 20 launch?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress 20 is scheduled for Sunday, April 15, 1984 at 8:12 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Soyuz-U2 | Progress 20?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress 20 mission uses the Soyuz-U rocket, manufactured by Soviet Space Program. The Soyuz-U has flown 71 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz-U2 | Progress 20 launching from?
The launch takes place from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Who is launching Soyuz-U2 | Progress 20?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress 20 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U2 | Progress 20 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
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Launch date set: Apr 15, 1984 at 08:12 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
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Launch ID: 0c3cd149-1982-4459-96df-fbbd3f8b2be3
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Mission Profile

Soyuz-U2 | Progress 20 was a Soyuz-U 2 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on April 15, 1984. The launch was a success.