launched fromRussia
Gorizont #11L
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DEC 19197812:15:00 UTCUpper stage malfunctioned, leaving satellite in wrong orbit. Spacecraft was able to correct its orbit, at the expense of onboard fuel.
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DEC 19 197812:15:00 UTC
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launched fromPad 200/40Baikonur
aboardProton K/DM 8K82K/11S86295-02intoMEO
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Gorizont #11L
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