Zenit-2 | Taifun-1B 9

The Test Target flight Zenit-2 | Taifun-1B 9 departed Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan atop a Zenit-2, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Test Target
Rocket
Zenit-2
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
45/1
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Zenit-2 | Taifun-1B 9 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1986-10-22T08:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Zenit-2 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. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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