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Resurs-F1 14F43 No. 52

Soyuz-U-PVB launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on June 28, 1991, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 28, 1991 · 08:09 UTCLaunch 1991-044Launch no. 3,639 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 28, 1991, 08:09
Launch designation
1991-044
Mission
Resurs-F1 14F43 No. 52
Flight name
Resurs-F
Vehicle flight ID
78023 -153

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
435 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Resurs-F1991-044ANORAD 21524Priroda Center GUGKOptical imaging2,555 kgLanded · Jul 21, 1991

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