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Tsikada

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on September 4, 1981, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 4, 1981 · 11:06 UTCLaunch 1981-087Launch no. 2,474 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 4, 1981, 11:06
Launch designation
1981-087
Mission
Tsikada
Flight name
Kosmos-1304
Vehicle flight ID
53755-108

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-13041981-087ANORAD 12803Soviet 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.