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Resurs F-1M

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Russia) on November 18, 1997, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 18, 1997 · 11:14 UTCLaunch 1997-072Launch no. 4,192 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyVKS RVSNRussia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 18, 1997, 11:14
Launch designation
1997-072
Mission
Resurs F-1M
Vehicle flight ID
S 15000-054

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Resurs F-1M1997-072ANORAD 25059Priroda Center GUGKOptical imaging2,555 kgLanded · Dec 13, 1997

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