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1987 · Soviet Space Program

Zenit-8 52

successSoyuz U | Zenit-8 52

Film-return reconnaissance satellite

Overview

Date / time: September 3, 1987 at 10:24 AM UTC
Outcome: success
Launch site: 43/4 (43R)
Mission: Zenit-8 52
Mission type: Government/Top Secret
Orbit achieved: Low Earth Orbit

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