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Zenit-4MKM

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on February 21, 1980, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 21, 1980 · 12:00 UTCLaunch 1980-017Launch no. 2,293 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 21, 1980, 12:00
Launch designation
1980-017
Mission
Zenit-4MKM
Flight name
Kosmos-1165
Vehicle flight ID
76038 -713

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-11651980-017ANORAD 11713Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,400 kgLanded · Mar 5, 1980

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