Soyuz U | Yantar-2K 1

Soviet Space Program flew Soyuz U | Yantar-2K 1 on a Soyuz U out of Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
FAILED
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Soyuz U
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
43/3 (43L)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Soyuz U | Yantar-2K 1 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1974-05-23T12:16:51.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Soyuz U is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Soyuz U endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Mission failure
    Vehicle loss reported during flight.

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