PAD45/1
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Orlets-2 or Yenisey was an improved Orlets-1 film return reconnaissance satellite with 22 small return capsules.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit-2
MISSION
Orlets-2 2
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
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: efa9dce1-46b6-463a-8db5-6ee63c70ef02
Reported date: Sep 25, 2000 at 10:10 UTC
Last synced: 42 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
LAUNCH MAP
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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 | Orlets-2 2 launch?
The Zenit-2 | Orlets-2 2 is scheduled for Monday, September 25, 2000 at 10:10 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 Orlets-2 2?
The Zenit-2 | Orlets-2 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 | Orlets-2 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 45/1 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Orlets-2 2 going to?
The Orlets-2 2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Orlets-2 2?
The Zenit-2 | Orlets-2 2 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS).
Can I watch the Zenit-2 | Orlets-2 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 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 25, 2000 at 10:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 42 minutes ago
●Launch Library 242 minutes ago
Launch ID: efa9dce1-46b6-463a-8db5-6ee63c70ef02
●Open-Meteo Weather42 minutes ago
Pad weather at 45.94, 63.65
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