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Fram

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on May 22, 1981, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 22, 1981 · 07:10 UTCLaunch 1981-048Launch no. 2,435 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 22, 1981, 07:10
Launch designation
1981-048
Mission
Fram
Flight name
Kosmos-1273
Vehicle flight ID
76053 -077

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
404 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-12731981-048ANORAD 12469Priroda Center GUGKOptical imaging2,455 kgLanded · Jun 4, 1981

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