SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Soyuz-U2 | Progress M-6

SUCCESSJan 14, 1991 at 14:50 UTCSoyuz-U
VEHICLE
Soyuz-U
LAUNCH PAD
1/5
PROGRAM
Mir
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 32039a07-c5c7-44bc-91fe-172ab9fc0448
Reported date: Jan 14, 1991 at 14:50 UTC
Last synced: 7 hours ago
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Progress M-6 (No.205)SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
MirDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS

Progress M-6 (Russian: u041fu0440u043eu0433u0440u0435u0441u0441 u041c-6), 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 M-6 launch?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress M-6 is scheduled for Monday, January 14, 1991 at 2:50 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 M-6?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress M-6 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 M-6 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Who is launching Soyuz-U2 | Progress M-6?
The Soyuz-U2 | Progress M-6 is operated by Soviet Space Program. It is part of the Mir program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U2 | Progress M-6 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 03:05 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 03:05 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 14, 1991 at 14:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 03:05 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 7 hours ago
Launch Library 27 hours ago
Launch ID: 32039a07-c5c7-44bc-91fe-172ab9fc0448
Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

Soyuz-U2 | Progress M-6 was a Soyuz-U 2 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on January 14, 1991. It was flown as part of the Mir program. The launch was a success.