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Soyuz-U2 | Progress 30

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May 19, 1987 at 04:02 UTC
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 100% success
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VEHICLE
Soyuz-U
LAUNCH PAD
1/5
PROGRAM
Mir
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: 7e9608b9-6d9f-4d34-9a5c-d73a35927924
Reported date: May 19, 1987 at 04:02 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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Progress 30 (No.137)SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
MirDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS

Progress 30 (Russian: u041fu0440u043eu0433u0440u0435u0441u0441 30), was a Progress spacecraft used to resupply the space station Mir.

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 30 launch?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress 30 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 1987 at 4:02 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 30?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress 30 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 30 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Who is launching Soyuz-U2 | Progress 30?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress 30 is operated by Soviet Space Program. It is part of the Mir program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U2 | Progress 30 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 05:33 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: May 19, 1987 at 04:02 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
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Launch ID: 7e9608b9-6d9f-4d34-9a5c-d73a35927924
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Mission Profile

Soyuz-U2 | Progress 30 was a Soyuz-U 2 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on May 19, 1987. It was flown as part of the Mir program. The launch was a success.

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