SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Voskhod | DS-P1-Yu 40
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Mar 5, 1971 at 01:02 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
The DS-P1-Yu series of satellites was used to calibrate space surveillance and early warning radars.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
VoskhodAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
DS-P1-Yu 40
MISSION TYPE
Test Target
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/4 (43R)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 008b4d60-d702-4a99-ad2f-431ff1027831
Reported date: Mar 5, 1971 at 01:02 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Voskhod →
MANUFACTURER
Soviet Space Program
VARIANT
Voskhod
FLIGHTS
299
SUCCESSES
286
SUCCESS RATE
95.7%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Voskhod | DS-P1-Yu 40 launch?
The Voskhod | DS-P1-Yu 40 is scheduled for Friday, March 5, 1971 at 1:02 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for DS-P1-Yu 40?
The Voskhod | DS-P1-Yu 40 mission uses the Voskhod rocket, manufactured by Soviet Space Program. The Voskhod has flown 299 times with a 95.7% success rate.
Where is the Voskhod | DS-P1-Yu 40 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is DS-P1-Yu 40 going to?
The DS-P1-Yu 40 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching DS-P1-Yu 40?
The Voskhod | DS-P1-Yu 40 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Voskhod | DS-P1-Yu 40 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 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 5, 1971 at 01:02 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 008b4d60-d702-4a99-ad2f-431ff1027831
●Open-Meteo Weather21 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46
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Mission Profile
DS-P1-Yu 40 was a Voskhod mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on March 5, 1971. The flight carried its payload on a test target mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch ended in failure.