Soyuz T-10a was a Soviet space mission launched on September 26, 1983. It was part of the Soyuz program, which aimed to transport astronauts to and from space. The mission was notable for its emergency launch escape system, which was activated just seconds before liftoff due to a rocket failure. The crew, consisting of Viktor Patsayev, Oleg Makarov, and Yuri Malyshev, experienced a dramatic escape, landing safely about 5 kilometers from the launch site. This incident highlighted the importance of safety measures in human spaceflight and contributed to improvements in future missions.