SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Vostok 8A92M | Bulgaria 1300

SUCCESSAug 7, 1981 at 13:35 UTCVostok 8A92M →
PAD43/3 (43L)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEAstrophysics

Interkosmos satellite research satellite carrying scientific experiments designed and built in Bulgaria

MISSION
Bulgaria 1300
MISSION TYPE
Astrophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/3 (43L)
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0bcbcdc8-7306-4a0b-8a2e-85dfcad6ab66
Reported date: Aug 7, 1981 at 13:35 UTC
Last synced: 12 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
RKK Energiya
VARIANT
8A92M
FLIGHTS
93
SUCCESSES
92
SUCCESS RATE
98.9%

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 8A92M | Bulgaria 1300 launch?
The Vostok 8A92M | Bulgaria 1300 is scheduled for Friday, August 7, 1981 at 1:35 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 Bulgaria 1300?
The Vostok 8A92M | Bulgaria 1300 mission uses the Vostok 8A92M rocket, manufactured by RKK Energiya. The Vostok 8A92M has flown 93 times with a 98.9% success rate.
Where is the Vostok 8A92M | Bulgaria 1300 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/3 (43L) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Bulgaria 1300 going to?
The Bulgaria 1300 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Bulgaria 1300?
The Vostok 8A92M | Bulgaria 1300 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Vostok 8A92M | Bulgaria 1300 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 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 7, 1981 at 13:35 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 12 hours ago
Launch Library 212 hours ago
Launch ID: 0bcbcdc8-7306-4a0b-8a2e-85dfcad6ab66
Open-Meteo Weather13 hours ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.45