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Sfera

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on February 20, 1968, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 20, 1968 · 16:00 UTCLaunch 1968-011Launch no. 803 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 20, 1968, 16:00
Launch designation
1968-011
Mission
Sfera
Flight name
Kosmos-203
Vehicle flight ID
N149 -22LM

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,208 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-2031968-011ANORAD 3129OKB-10 (Reshetnev)Geodesy800 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.