SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM

Vostok 8A92M | Meteor-Priroda 2-4

SUCCESS Vostok 8A92M →
Jul 10, 1981 at 05:14 UTC
Sun-Synchronous Orbit Earth Science Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 99% success
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PAD31/6
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

Meteor meteorological satellite

MISSION
Meteor-Priroda 2-4
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
31/6
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 101d14cb-0b19-4a04-81d5-064a4fa68501
Reported date: Jul 10, 1981 at 05:14 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes 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 | Meteor-Priroda 2-4 launch?
The Vostok 8A92M | Meteor-Priroda 2-4 is scheduled for Friday, July 10, 1981 at 5:14 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 Meteor-Priroda 2-4?
The Vostok 8A92M | Meteor-Priroda 2-4 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 | Meteor-Priroda 2-4 launching from?
The launch takes place from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Meteor-Priroda 2-4 going to?
The Meteor-Priroda 2-4 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Meteor-Priroda 2-4?
The Vostok 8A92M | Meteor-Priroda 2-4 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Vostok 8A92M | Meteor-Priroda 2-4 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
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Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 10, 1981 at 05:14 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 23:43 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 101d14cb-0b19-4a04-81d5-064a4fa68501
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Pad weather at 46, 63.56

Mission Profile

Meteor-Priroda 2-4 was a Vostok 8A92M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on July 10, 1981. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.