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US-A reactor

Tsiklon-2 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on April 2, 1975, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 2, 1975 · 11:00 UTCLaunch 1975-024Launch no. 1,670 in the log
RocketTsiklon-2
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC90/20
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 2, 1975, 11:00
Launch designation
1975-024
Mission
US-A reactor
Flight name
Kosmos-723
Vehicle flight ID
67049-158

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,046 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.8 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-7231975-024ANORAD 7718Soviet NavySignals intelligence1,150 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.