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Zaliv

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on January 20, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 20, 1977 · 20:05 UTCLaunch 1977-004Launch no. 1,912 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 20, 1977, 20:05
Launch designation
1977-004
Mission
Zaliv
Flight name
Kosmos-890
Vehicle flight ID
53719-155

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,020 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-8901977-004ANORAD 9737Soviet NavyNavigation800 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.