Soyuz U | Kosmos 638

The orbital flight Soyuz U | Kosmos 638 departed Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan atop a Soyuz U, bound for the designated orbit.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Orbital
Rocket
Soyuz U
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
31/6
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Soyuz U | Kosmos 638 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1974-04-03T07:30:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz U lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    Soyuz U passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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