MISSION NAME
Foton 9 9
Status
Success
DATE
14 JUN 1994
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Russian Space Forces
Launch Pad
43/3 (43L)
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.