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Soyuz-5 | Demo Flight
Soyuz-5 | Demo Flight launched on Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC — a RKK Energiya mission.
Launch SuccessfulRKK Energiya
Lifted offNET Apr 2026
NET Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
Live coverage
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Soyuz-5Vehicle
RKK EnergiyaProvider
45/1Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
Test FlightMission type
SuborbitalOrbit
Flight simulation
The flight arc
A representative suborbital arc for Soyuz-5 to Suborbital. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseBoost
T+0:00 / 5:00
SimulatedRepresentative Soyuz-5 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Demo Flight
Demonstration Flight for Russia's new Soyuz-5 launch vehicle, with a mass simulator on board. The launch was suborbital with the simulator splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Soyuz-5 | Demo Flight launch?
Soyuz-5 | Demo Flight is scheduled to lift off Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Soyuz-5 | Demo Flight?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Soyuz-5 | Demo Flight?
Soyuz-5 | Demo Flight is an RKK Energiya mission flying on a Soyuz-5.
Where does Soyuz-5 | Demo Flight launch from?
It lifts off from 45/1, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.