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1979 · Soviet Space Program

Zenit-4MKT 8

successSoyuz U | Zenit-4MKT 8

Film-return reconnaissance satellite

Overview

Date / time: May 17, 1979 at 07:10 AM UTC
Outcome: success
Launch site: 43/4 (43R)
Mission: Zenit-4MKT 8
Mission type: Government/Top Secret
Orbit achieved: Low Earth Orbit

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