Foton 1
Foton 1 launched on 16 April 1985, 17:15 UTC on a Soyuz U from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: Foton 1.
| Name | Foton 1 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 16 April 1985, 17:15 UTC |
| Vehicle | Soyuz U |
| Launch site | Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation |
| Company | Soviet Space Program |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | Foton 1 |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
Questions
- When did Foton 1 launch?
- Foton 1 launched on 16 April 1985, 17:15 UTC.
- What rocket launched Foton 1?
- Foton 1 launched on a Soyuz U.
- Where did Foton 1 launch from?
- Foton 1 launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
- What was the outcome of Foton 1?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.