MISSION NAME
Foton 12 12
Status
Success
DATE
9 SEP 1999
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Strategic Rocket Forces
Launch Pad
43/4 (43R)
Description
Microgravity research satellite
Soyuz-U-PVB
Rocket Description
A Russian orbital launch vehicle. A version of the Soyuz-U with safety modifications to prevent and resist fires in all stages and the upper stage avionics compartment.