Soyuz-U2 | Progress M-8

Soyuz-U2 | Progress M-8 lifted off aboard a Soyuz-U from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, carrying its payload to 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 M-8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1991-05-30T08:04:03.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz-U roars off the pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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