MISSION NAME
Zenit-8 97 97
Status
Success
DATE
17 JAN 1991
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Soviet Space Program
Launch Pad
16/2
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.