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Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on February 12, 1981, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 12, 1981 · 18:21 UTCLaunch 1981-013Launch no. 2,399 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 12, 1981, 18:21
Launch designation
1981-013
Mission
Parus
Flight name
Kosmos-1244
Vehicle flight ID
65098-320

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,031 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-12441981-013ANORAD 12297Soviet 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.