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Fram

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on July 15, 1980, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 15, 1980 · 07:30 UTCLaunch 1980-061Launch no. 2,340 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 15, 1980, 07:30
Launch designation
1980-061
Mission
Fram
Flight name
Kosmos-1201
Vehicle flight ID
76047 -063

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-12011980-061ANORAD 11894Priroda Center GUGKOptical imaging2,455 kgLanded · Jul 28, 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.