Zenit-2 | Tselina-2 8

Operated by Soviet Space Program, the Government/Top Secret mission Zenit-2 | Tselina-2 8 delivered its payload into LEO.

Launch time
Status
FAILED
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Zenit-2
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
45/2
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Zenit-2 | Tselina-2 8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1990-10-04T04:28:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Zenit-2 is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Zenit-2 endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Mission failure
    Vehicle loss reported during flight.

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