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Zenit-2M

Soyuz-U launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on January 20, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 20, 1977 · 08:30 UTCLaunch 1977-003Launch no. 1,911 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 20, 1977, 08:30
Launch designation
1977-003
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-889
Vehicle flight ID
78026 -224

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
328 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-8891977-003ANORAD 9735Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Feb 1, 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.