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Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on September 26, 1980, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 26, 1980 · 10:10 UTCLaunch 1980-078Launch no. 2,357 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 26, 1980, 10:10
Launch designation
1980-078
Mission
Fram
Flight name
Kosmos-1212
Vehicle flight ID
77023 -076

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-12121980-078ANORAD 11985Priroda Center GUGKOptical imaging2,455 kgLanded · Oct 9, 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.