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Fram

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on May 21, 1976, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 21, 1976 · 07:00 UTCLaunch 1976-046Launch no. 1,824 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 21, 1976, 07:00
Launch designation
1976-046
Mission
Fram
Flight name
Kosmos-820
Vehicle flight ID
76042 -022

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
257 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-8201976-046ANORAD 8856Priroda Center GUGKOptical imaging2,455 kgLanded · Jun 2, 1976

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.