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Feniks No. 980

Soyuz-U launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on May 18, 1981, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 18, 1981 · 11:50 UTCLaunch 1981-045Launch no. 2,432 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 18, 1981, 11:50
Launch designation
1981-045
Mission
Feniks No. 980
Flight name
Kosmos-1270
Vehicle flight ID
76053 -485

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
405 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.6 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-12701981-045ANORAD 12461Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,886 kgLanded · Jun 17, 1981
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1981-045Ministry of General Machine Building———
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1981-045Ministry of General Machine Building———

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