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RS-3

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on December 17, 1981, carrying 6 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 17, 1981 · 11:00 UTCLaunch 1981-120Launch no. 2,507 in the log
RocketKosmos 11K65M
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 17, 1981, 11:00
Launch designation
1981-120
Mission
RS-3
Flight name
RS-3/8
Vehicle flight ID
53775-120

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,789 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.420 t
Payloads
6
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Radio RS-31981-120ANORAD 12997NPO Applied MechanicsCommunications70 kgIn orbit
Radio RS-41981-120BNORAD 12998NPO Applied MechanicsCommunications70 kgIn orbit
Radio RS-51981-120CNORAD 12999NPO Applied MechanicsCommunications70 kgIn orbit
Radio RS-61981-120DNORAD 13000NPO Applied MechanicsCommunications70 kgIn orbit
Radio RS-71981-120ENORAD 13001NPO Applied MechanicsCommunications70 kgIn orbit
Radio RS-81981-120FNORAD 13002NPO Applied MechanicsCommunications70 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.