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Fram

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on May 26, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 26, 1977 · 07:00 UTCLaunch 1977-040Launch no. 1,949 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 26, 1977, 07:00
Launch designation
1977-040
Mission
Fram
Flight name
Kosmos-912
Vehicle flight ID
78018 -034

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9121977-040ANORAD 10021Priroda Center GUGKOptical imaging2,455 kgLanded · Jun 8, 1977

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