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1987 · Soviet Space Program

Zenit-8 44

successSoyuz U | Zenit-8 44

Film-return reconnaissance satellite

Overview

Date / time: February 19, 1987 at 10:15 AM UTC
Outcome: success
Launch site: 16/2
Mission: Zenit-8 44
Mission type: Government/Top Secret
Orbit achieved: Low Earth Orbit

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