Soyuz | Soyuz 12
Soviet Space Program · Soyuz · 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Soviet Space Program's 768th launch · 56th this year · humanity's 1,496th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Sep 27, 12:18 – Sep 27, 12:18 UTC
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Soyuz 12
Soyuz 12 launched on 27 September 1973, 12:18:16 UTC. It carried commander Vasili Lazarev and flight engineer Oleg Makarov into orbit. This mission was the first test flight of the modified Soyuz spacecraft, following the tragedy of Soyuz-11. This mission also tested the use of pressurized "rescue space suits" Sokol, worn by crew during launch and re-entry. Crew returned to Earth, landing on 29 September 1973, 11:33:48 UTC.
Human Exploration · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Crew
Vasily LazarevCommander · RFSA
Oleg Grigoryevich MakarovFlight Engineer · RFSA
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