Soyuz | Soyuz 18

The Human Exploration flight Soyuz | Soyuz 18 departed Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan atop a Soyuz, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Human Exploration
Rocket
Soyuz
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
1/5
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO

Mission timeline

  1. 1975-05-24T14:58:10.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz roars off the pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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