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US-A reactor

Tsiklon-2 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on October 17, 1976, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 17, 1976 · 18:06 UTCLaunch 1976-103Launch no. 1,882 in the log
RocketTsiklon-2
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC90
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 17, 1976, 18:06
Launch designation
1976-103
Mission
US-A reactor
Flight name
Kosmos-860
Vehicle flight ID
45051-109

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,022 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.8 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-8601976-103ANORAD 9486Soviet 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.