Raduga 8
Raduga 8 launched on 18 March 1981, 04:40 UTC on a Proton-K/DM from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: Raduga 8.
| Name | Raduga 8 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 18 March 1981, 04:40 UTC |
| Vehicle | Proton-K/DM |
| Launch site | Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan |
| Company | Soviet Space Program |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | Raduga 8 |
| Orbit | Geostationary Orbit |
Questions
- When did Raduga 8 launch?
- Raduga 8 launched on 18 March 1981, 04:40 UTC.
- What rocket launched Raduga 8?
- Raduga 8 launched on a Proton-K/DM.
- Where did Raduga 8 launch from?
- Raduga 8 launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
- What was the outcome of Raduga 8?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.