SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 27
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May 7, 1965 at 09:29 UTC
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PAD31/6
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Zenit-2 film-return and ELINT reconnaissance satellite.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Vostok 8A92AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Zenit-2 27
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
31/6LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: 8295d6cc-9187-43b8-aef6-d311b932e4dc
Reported date: May 7, 1965 at 09:29 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Vostok 8A92 →
MANUFACTURER
RKK Energiya
VARIANT
8A92
FLIGHTS
44
SUCCESSES
40
SUCCESS RATE
90.9%
Vostok was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM and was designed for the human spaceflight programme.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 27 launch?
The Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 27 is scheduled for Friday, May 7, 1965 at 9:29 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 Zenit-2 27?
The Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 27 mission uses the Vostok 8A92 rocket, manufactured by RKK Energiya. The Vostok 8A92 has flown 44 times with a 90.9% success rate.
Where is the Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 27 launching from?
The launch takes place from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Zenit-2 27 going to?
The Zenit-2 27 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zenit-2 27?
The Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 27 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 27 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 20:13 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: May 7, 1965 at 09:29 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 8295d6cc-9187-43b8-aef6-d311b932e4dc
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Pad weather at 46, 63.56
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Mission Profile
Zenit-2 27 was a Vostok 8A92 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on May 7, 1965. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.