SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Zenit-2 | Taifun-1B 9
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Oct 22, 1986 at 08:00 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
Passive radar calibration satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit-2
AGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Taifun-1B 9
MISSION TYPE
Test Target
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: ddaeefa3-fc34-4c37-9a8e-31e363aa28bf
Reported date: Oct 22, 1986 at 08:00 UTC
Last synced: 11 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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 | Taifun-1B 9 launch?
The Zenit-2 | Taifun-1B 9 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 1986 at 8:00 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 Taifun-1B 9?
The Zenit-2 | Taifun-1B 9 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 | Taifun-1B 9 launching from?
The launch takes place from 45/1 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Taifun-1B 9 going to?
The Taifun-1B 9 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Taifun-1B 9?
The Zenit-2 | Taifun-1B 9 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Zenit-2 | Taifun-1B 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 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 22, 1986 at 08:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 11 minutes ago
●Launch Library 211 minutes ago
Launch ID: ddaeefa3-fc34-4c37-9a8e-31e363aa28bf
●Open-Meteo Weather11 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.94, 63.65
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Mission Profile
Taifun-1B 9 was a Zenit-2 mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 45/1, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on October 22, 1986. The flight carried its payload on a test target mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.