SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 9
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Apr 22, 1963 at 08:30 UTC
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PAD1/5
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 9
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6b8fb8d2-e42d-4c44-8c33-5b9ca80d15f9
Reported date: Apr 22, 1963 at 08:30 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute 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 9 launch?
The Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 9 is scheduled for Monday, April 22, 1963 at 8:30 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 9?
The Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 9 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 9 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Zenit-2 9 going to?
The Zenit-2 9 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zenit-2 9?
The Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 9 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Vostok 8A92 | Zenit-2 9 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 20:12 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 22, 1963 at 08:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 20:12 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: 6b8fb8d2-e42d-4c44-8c33-5b9ca80d15f9
●Open-Meteo Weather21 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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Mission Profile
Zenit-2 9 was a Vostok 8A92 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on April 22, 1963. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.