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1981 · Soviet Space Program

Zenit-6U 48

successSoyuz U | Zenit-6U 48

Optical film-return reconnaissance satellite

Overview

Date / time: October 1, 1981 at 09:00 AM UTC
Outcome: success
Launch site: 31/6
Mission: Zenit-6U 48
Mission type: Government/Top Secret
Orbit achieved: Low Earth Orbit

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