SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz-U2 | Progress 34

SUCCESSJan 20, 1988 at 22:51 UTCSoyuz-U
VEHICLE
Soyuz-U
LAUNCH PAD
1/5
PROGRAM
Mir
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ca15d638-6c8e-4eed-ad8e-8e218bbd5abb
Reported date: Jan 20, 1988 at 22:51 UTC
Last synced: 7 hours ago
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Progress 34 (No.142)SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
MirDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS

Progress 34 (Russian: u041fu0440u043eu0433u0440u0435u0441u0441 34), 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 34 launch?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress 34 is scheduled for Wednesday, January 20, 1988 at 10:51 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 34?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress 34 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 34 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Who is launching Soyuz-U2 | Progress 34?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress 34 is operated by Soviet Space Program. It is part of the Mir program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U2 | Progress 34 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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Launch date set: Jan 20, 1988 at 22:51 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
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Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 7 hours ago
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Launch ID: ca15d638-6c8e-4eed-ad8e-8e218bbd5abb
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Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

Soyuz-U2 | Progress 34 was a Soyuz-U 2 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on January 20, 1988. It was flown as part of the Mir program. The launch was a success.