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11F638 GVM

Proton-K/DM launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on March 26, 1974, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 26, 1974 · 13:35 UTCLaunch 1974-017Launch no. 1,550 in the log
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC81/23
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 26, 1974, 13:35
Launch designation
1974-017
Mission
11F638 GVM
Flight name
Kosmos-637
Vehicle flight ID
282-01

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,082 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.8 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-6371974-017ANORAD 7229OKB-10 (Reshetnev)Technology1,965 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.