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Lira

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on July 8, 1976, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 8, 1976 · 21:08 UTCLaunch 1976-067Launch no. 1,844 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 8, 1976, 21:08
Launch designation
1976-067
Mission
Lira
Flight name
Kosmos-839
Vehicle flight ID
53716-324

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
2,103 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-8391976-067ANORAD 9011Space Defence Force, USSR Armed ForcesTarget1,045 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.