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Soyuz U | Zenit-8 54
Soyuz U | Zenit-8 54 launched on Wed, Nov 11, 1987, 09:04 AM UTC — a Soviet Space Program mission.
Launch SuccessfulSoviet Space Program
Lifted offNET Nov 1987
NET Wed, Nov 11, 1987, 09:04 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Soyuz UVehicle
Soviet Space ProgramProvider
131Pad
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Soyuz U to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Soyuz U ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Zenit-8 54
Film-return reconnaissance satellite
Around this launch
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What time does Soyuz U | Zenit-8 54 launch?
Soyuz U | Zenit-8 54 is scheduled to lift off Wed, Nov 11, 1987, 09:04 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Soyuz U | Zenit-8 54?
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Who is launching Soyuz U | Zenit-8 54?
Soyuz U | Zenit-8 54 is an Soviet Space Program mission flying on a Soyuz U.
Where does Soyuz U | Zenit-8 54 launch from?
It lifts off from 131, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.