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: 927c8800-ccf4-44a9-b82b-5fcacf13a700
Reported date: Sep 9, 1988 at 23:33 UTC
Last synced: 8 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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PROGRESS 7K-TG — PROGRESS 38
Progress 38 (No.146)SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
MirDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS
Progress 38 (Russian: u041fu0440u043eu0433u0440u0435u0441u0441 38), 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 38 launch?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress 38 is scheduled for Friday, September 9, 1988 at 11:33 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 38?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress 38 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 38 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Who is launching Soyuz-U2 | Progress 38?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress 38 is operated by Soviet Space Program. It is part of the Mir program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U2 | Progress 38 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 05:34 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 9, 1988 at 23:33 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 hours ago
●Launch Library 220 hours ago
Launch ID: 927c8800-ccf4-44a9-b82b-5fcacf13a700
●Open-Meteo Weather20 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
Mission Profile
Soyuz-U2 | Progress 38 was a Soyuz-U 2 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on September 9, 1988. It was flown as part of the Mir program. The launch was a success.