MISSION NAME
Yantar-4K2 78 78
Status
Success
DATE
24 JUN 1998
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Strategic Rocket Forces
Launch Pad
43/3 (43L)
Description
Film-return reconnaissance 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.