SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Voskhod | Energiya 1
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Apr 7, 1972 at 10:00 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Satellite designed to investigate primary cosmic radiation and meteoritic particles.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
VoskhodAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Energiya 1
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
31/6LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 03948d0f-1f40-4114-ab97-e194cfbf570e
Reported date: Apr 7, 1972 at 10:00 UTC
Last synced: 5 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 | Energiya 1 launch?
The Voskhod | Energiya 1 is scheduled for Friday, April 7, 1972 at 10:00 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 Energiya 1?
The Voskhod | Energiya 1 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 | Energiya 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Energiya 1 going to?
The Energiya 1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Energiya 1?
The Voskhod | Energiya 1 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Voskhod | Energiya 1 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
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 7, 1972 at 10:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 5 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 03948d0f-1f40-4114-ab97-e194cfbf570e
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 46, 63.56
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Mission Profile
Energiya 1 was a Voskhod mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on April 7, 1972. The flight carried its payload on a astrophysics mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.