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Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on May 20, 1980, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 20, 1980 · 09:21 UTCLaunch 1980-039Launch no. 2,316 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 20, 1980, 09:21
Launch designation
1980-039
Mission
Parus
Flight name
Kosmos-1181
Vehicle flight ID
47175-116

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,008 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-11811980-039ANORAD 11803Soviet NavyNavigation800 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.