Soyuz-U2 | Progress 39

A Soyuz-U rocket launched Soyuz-U2 | Progress 39 from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, targeting 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
1/5
Payload
—
Target orbit
Unknown
Soyuz-U2 | Progress 39 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1988-12-25T04:11:37.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Soyuz-U is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Soyuz-U endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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