SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Zenit-2 | GVM Tselina-2
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Oct 22, 1985 at 07:00 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Dynamic simulator of the Tselina-2 ELINT satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit-2
AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
GVM Tselina-2
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
45/1LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8184639a-af21-42c4-823b-d8deed39b4d3
Reported date: Oct 22, 1985 at 07:00 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEMar 29, 2026 at 23:45 UTC
FAILURE → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(122.9 days)
Mar 29, 2026 at 23:45 UTCJun 21, 1985 08:29 → Oct 22, 1985 07:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(69 days)
Mar 29, 2026 at 23:45 UTCApr 13, 1985 08:00 → Jun 21, 1985 08:29 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMar 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTC
SUCCESS → FAILURE
Source: Launch Library 2
MOVED UP(867 days)
Mar 29, 2026 at 23:44 UTCAug 28, 1987 08:20 → Apr 13, 1985 08:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(27.2 days)
Mar 29, 2026 at 05:33 UTCAug 1, 1987 03:59 → Aug 28, 1987 08:20 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(135.8 days)
Mar 29, 2026 at 05:33 UTCMar 18, 1987 08:30 → Aug 1, 1987 03:59 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(32 days)
Mar 29, 2026 at 05:33 UTCFeb 14, 1987 08:30 → Mar 18, 1987 08:30 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
+ 1 earlier changes
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Yuzhnoye Design Bureau
VARIANT
2
FLIGHTS
35
SUCCESSES
29
SUCCESS RATE
82.9%
Zenit is a family of space launch vehicles designed by the Yuzhnoye Design Bureau in Dnipro, Ukraine, which was then part of the Soviet Union.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Zenit-2 | GVM Tselina-2 launch?
The Zenit-2 | GVM Tselina-2 is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 1985 at 7:00 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 GVM Tselina-2?
The Zenit-2 | GVM Tselina-2 mission uses the Zenit-2 rocket, manufactured by Yuzhnoye Design Bureau. The Zenit-2 has flown 35 times with a 82.9% success rate.
Where is the Zenit-2 | GVM Tselina-2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 45/1 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is GVM Tselina-2 going to?
The GVM Tselina-2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching GVM Tselina-2?
The Zenit-2 | GVM Tselina-2 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Zenit-2 | GVM Tselina-2 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 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch delayed by 122.9 days
Jun 21, 1985 08:29 UTC u2192 Oct 22, 1985 07:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Status changed: FAILURE u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:45 UTC
Launch delayed by 69 days
Apr 13, 1985 08:00 UTC u2192 Jun 21, 1985 08:29 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch moved up by 867 days
Aug 28, 1987 08:20 UTC u2192 Apr 13, 1985 08:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Status changed: SUCCESS u2192 FAILURE
Launch failure reported (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch delayed by 135.8 days
Mar 18, 1987 08:30 UTC u2192 Aug 1, 1987 03:59 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch delayed by 27.2 days
Aug 1, 1987 03:59 UTC u2192 Aug 28, 1987 08:20 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch delayed by 32 days
Feb 14, 1987 08:30 UTC u2192 Mar 18, 1987 08:30 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch delayed by 199 days
Jul 30, 1986 08:30 UTC u2192 Feb 14, 1987 08:30 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 22, 1985 at 07:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: 8184639a-af21-42c4-823b-d8deed39b4d3
●Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 45.94, 63.65
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Mission Profile
GVM Tselina-2 was a Zenit-2 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 45/1, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on October 22, 1985. The flight carried its payload on a test flight mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.