SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 42

SUCCESSOct 14, 1966 at 12:13 UTCVostok 8A92 →
PAD41/1
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

Zenit-2 film-return and ELINT reconnaissance satellite.

MISSION
Zenit-2 42
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
41/1
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f8669ce4-3e68-4318-85a9-36a7551089a1
Reported date: Oct 14, 1966 at 12:13 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
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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.

When is the Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 42 launch?
The Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 42 is scheduled for Friday, October 14, 1966 at 12:13 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 Zenit-2 42?
The Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 42 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 42 launching from?
The launch takes place from 41/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Zenit-2 42 going to?
The Zenit-2 42 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zenit-2 42?
The Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 42 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 42 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 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 14, 1966 at 12:13 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 1 minute ago
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Launch ID: f8669ce4-3e68-4318-85a9-36a7551089a1
Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.94, 40.53