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Lira

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on April 3, 1980, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 3, 1980 · 07:40 UTCLaunch 1980-026Launch no. 2,303 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 3, 1980, 07:40
Launch designation
1980-026
Mission
Lira
Flight name
Kosmos-1171
Vehicle flight ID
47198-315

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,011 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-11711980-026ANORAD 11750Space Defence Force, USSR Armed ForcesTarget1,045 kgIn orbit

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