Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 3

Operated by Soviet Space Program, the Government/Top Secret mission Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 3 delivered its payload into 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
43/4 (43R)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1976-10-04T11:00:00.000Z
    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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