LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz-U
AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramLAUNCH PAD
1/5LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanPROGRAM
Mir
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0041d2ac-62cb-416f-b67a-cd0277f1cfe2
Reported date: Apr 21, 1987 at 15:14 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
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PROGRESS 7K-TG — PROGRESS 29
Progress 29 (No.136)SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
MirDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS
Progress 29 (Russian: u041fu0440u043eu0433u0440u0435u0441u0441 29), was a Progress spacecraft used to resupply the space station Mir.
VEHICLE
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz-U2 | Progress 29 launch?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress 29 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 1987 at 3:14 PM 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 29?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress 29 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 29 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Who is launching Soyuz-U2 | Progress 29?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress 29 is operated by Soviet Space Program. It is part of the Mir program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U2 | Progress 29 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 21, 1987 at 15:14 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
●Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: 0041d2ac-62cb-416f-b67a-cd0277f1cfe2
●Open-Meteo Weather24 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
Mission Profile
Soyuz-U2 | Progress 29 was a Soyuz-U 2 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on April 21, 1987. It was flown as part of the Mir program. The launch was a success.