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Zenit-4MK

Soyuz-U launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on January 6, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 6, 1977 · 09:40 UTCLaunch 1977-001Launch no. 1,909 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 6, 1977, 09:40
Launch designation
1977-001
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-888
Vehicle flight ID
78026 -675

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
368 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-8881977-001ANORAD 9658Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,310 kgLanded · Jan 19, 1977

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