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Soyuz 8

The Soyuz 7K-OK spacecraft flown on Soyuz 8 in October 1969 as part of the first simultaneous three-spacecraft crewed flight. Its planned docking with Soyuz 7 was prevented by rendezvous-system problems. Spacefacts identifies it as 7K-OK No. 16.

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Soyuz 8 spacecraft7K-OK No. 16
Name
Soyuz 8
Status
retired

Details

Description
The Soyuz 7K-OK spacecraft flown on Soyuz 8 in October 1969 as part of the first simultaneous three-spacecraft crewed flight. Its planned docking with Soyuz 7 was prevented by rendezvous-system problems. Spacefacts identifies it as 7K-OK No. 16.
First Flight Date
1969-10-13
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Operator
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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 10:43:24 UTC
Updated Time
July 14, 2026 at 16:52:47 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1969-10-18
Search Name
Soyuz 8 Soyuz 8 spacecraft 7K-OK No. 16
Serial Number
7K-OK No. 16
Vehicle Code
7K-OK No. 16