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Tsikada

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on December 10, 1980, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 10, 1980 · 20:53 UTCLaunch 1980-099Launch no. 2,379 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 10, 1980, 20:53
Launch designation
1980-099
Mission
Tsikada
Flight name
Kosmos-1226
Vehicle flight ID
65083-464

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,175 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-12261980-099ANORAD 12091Soviet 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.