RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)
Zenit 2M | Fobos-Grunt & Yinghuo-1
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Nov 8, 2011 at 20:16 UTC
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LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b8729e97-a4ab-4a34-ba6e-20ed4c00bf6c
Reported date: Nov 8, 2011 at 20:16 UTC
Last synced: 18 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
50%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Zenit 2M | Fobos-Grunt & Yinghuo-1 launch?
The Zenit 2M | Fobos-Grunt & Yinghuo-1 is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 8:16 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for Zenit 2M | Fobos-Grunt & Yinghuo-1?
The Zenit 2M | Fobos-Grunt & Yinghuo-1 mission uses the Zenit 2M rocket, manufactured by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). The Zenit 2M has flown 2 times with a 50% success rate.
Where is the Zenit 2M | Fobos-Grunt & Yinghuo-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from 45/1 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
Who is launching Zenit 2M | Fobos-Grunt & Yinghuo-1?
The Zenit 2M | Fobos-Grunt & Yinghuo-1 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS).
Can I watch the Zenit 2M | Fobos-Grunt & Yinghuo-1 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 00:02 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 8, 2011 at 20:16 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 18 minutes ago
●Launch Library 218 minutes ago
Launch ID: b8729e97-a4ab-4a34-ba6e-20ed4c00bf6c
●Open-Meteo Weather22 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.94, 63.65
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Mission Profile
Zenit 2M | Fobos-Grunt & Yinghuo-1 was a Zenit 2M mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 45/1, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on November 8, 2011. The launch ended in failure.