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Resurs F-1M

Soyuz UStrategic Rocket Forces43/3 (43L)
Tuesday, November 18, 1997 · 11:14 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

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Vehicle

The Soyuz 2.1A converted the flight control system from analog to digital, which allowed launch from fixed platforms. It also allowed big fairings and payloads. It is currently used fo...

Height46.3 m
LEO Payload7,020 kg
Launches15
Successes12

Provider

Strategic Rocket Forces

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Mission Brief

The Resurs-F1M (17F43M) was one of three subseries of the Soviet Resurs-F1 film-return earth observation satellite family. They were a follow-on to the Fram (Zenit-4MKT) series.

PayloadResurs F-1M
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerStrategic Rocket Forces
Stages3
Pad43/3 (43L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation

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Launch Site

43/3 (43L), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation

LAUNCH SITE
62.927°N, 40.450°E

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.