Soyuz-U2 | Soyuz TM-12

The Human Exploration flight Soyuz-U2 | Soyuz TM-12 departed Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan atop a Soyuz-U, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Human Exploration
Rocket
Soyuz-U
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
1/5
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Soyuz-U2 | Soyuz TM-12 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1991-05-18T12:50:28.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz-U clears the pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    Soyuz-U pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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