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Fram

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on May 23, 1980, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 23, 1980 · 07:10 UTCLaunch 1980-040Launch no. 2,317 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 23, 1980, 07:10
Launch designation
1980-040
Mission
Fram
Flight name
Kosmos-1182
Vehicle flight ID
78017 -064

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-11821980-040ANORAD 11808Priroda Center GUGKOptical imaging2,455 kgLanded · Jun 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.