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Soyuz T-10A

Soyuz T-10A was the 7K-ST No. 16L spacecraft whose launch vehicle caught fire during the September 26, 1983 countdown at Baikonur Site 1/5. The launch escape system pulled Vladimir Titov and Gennadi Strekalov clear seconds before the booster exploded, and the descent module landed about four kilometers from the pad.

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Aliases
Soyuz T-10A spacecraftSoyuz T-10-1 spacecraftSoyuz 7K-ST No. 16L
Name
Soyuz T-10A
Slug
soyuz-t-10a
Status
retired

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Soyuz T-10A was the 7K-ST No. 16L spacecraft whose launch vehicle caught fire during the September 26, 1983 countdown at Baikonur Site 1/5. The launch escape system pulled Vladimir Titov and Gennadi Strekalov clear seconds before the booster exploded, and the descent module landed about four kilometers from the pad.
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 12:21:46 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 12:21:46 AM

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First Flight Date
1983-09-26
Last Flight Date
1983-09-26
Serial Number
7K-ST No. 16L
Vehicle Code
7K-ST No. 16L