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Tsiklon-2 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on November 4, 1980, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 4, 1980 · 15:04 UTCLaunch 1980-089Launch no. 2,368 in the log
RocketTsiklon-2
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC90
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 4, 1980, 15:04
Launch designation
1980-089
Mission
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Flight name
Kosmos-1220
Vehicle flight ID
51028-202

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
904 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-12201980-089ANORAD 12054Soviet NavySignals intelligence3,300 kgExploded or broke up · Jun 20, 1982

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