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Strela-2M

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on May 7, 1981, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 7, 1981 · 13:21 UTCLaunch 1981-041Launch no. 2,428 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 7, 1981, 13:21
Launch designation
1981-041
Mission
Strela-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-1269
Vehicle flight ID
47198-321

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-12691981-041ANORAD 12442Main Space Forces DirectorateCommunications800 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.