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1980-E01

Vostok 8A92M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on March 18, 1980, carrying 0 payloads. GCAT does not classify the outcome.

March 18, 1980 · 16:01 UTCLaunch 1980-E01Launch no. 2,299 in the log
RocketVostok 8A92M
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeOEexploded on the pad
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 18, 1980, 16:01
Launch designation
1980-E01
Vehicle flight ID
78055 -330

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
0 km
Payloads
0
GCAT launch code
OE · PE

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