MISSION NAME
Resurs F-1M
Status
Success
DATE
28 SEP 1999
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Strategic Rocket Forces
Launch Pad
43/4 (43R)
Description
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.
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.