Soyuz | Soyuz 8

Soviet Space Program flew Soyuz | Soyuz 8 on a Soyuz out of Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Human Exploration
Rocket
Soyuz
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
31/6
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO

Mission timeline

  1. 1969-10-13T10:19:09.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    Soyuz passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  4. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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