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Fram

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on May 22, 1984, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 22, 1984 · 08:30 UTCLaunch 1984-048Launch no. 2,817 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 22, 1984, 08:30
Launch designation
1984-048
Mission
Fram
Flight name
Kosmos-1557
Vehicle flight ID
77046 -050

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-15571984-048ANORAD 14982Priroda Center GUGKOptical imaging2,455 kgLanded · Jun 4, 1984

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