A Soviet Space Program Soyuz rocket launched the Soyuz-8 mission on Monday, October 13, 1969 at 10:19 AM (UTC). The launch date was Monday, October 13, 1969 at 10:19 AM (UTC).

Soyuz No. 18 Blok-I

Soyuz-8 BO

Soyuz-8 PAO

11S59B

11S59V

11S59G

11S59D

11S59A

Soyuz SAS

11S511 Fairing

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Provider	Soviet Space Program
Vehicle	Soyuz
Location	LC-31 Baikonur Cosmodrome Kazakhstan
All dates and times should be submitted in UTC timezone. Use Estimated Date if you don't know the official launch date and time; otherwise, use Window Opens/Closes and/or Planned T-0, which will override the Estimated Date.
— Estimated Date —
Date
— Window Opens —
Date
Time
Launch Date	Monday, October 13, 1969
Launch Time	10:19 AM (UTC)
Launch Time (Pad)
— Planned T-0 —
Date	Monday, October 13, 1969
Time	10:19 AM (UTC)
— Window Closes —
Date	Monday, October 13, 1969
Time	10:19 AM (UTC)
Result	Success
COSPAR ID	1969-087

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