Soyuz 12 Mission
Launch Service Provider
Vehicle
Spacecraft Stage
Soyuz
Crew
Vasily Lazarev
Oleg Grigoryevich Makarov
Mission
Soyuz 12
Mission Type
Human Exploration
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
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.
Updated: Jan 3, 7:55pm UTC
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