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Vektor

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on February 2, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 2, 1977 · 12:30 UTCLaunch 1977-006Launch no. 1,914 in the log
RocketKosmos 11K65M
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 2, 1977, 12:30
Launch designation
1977-006
Mission
Vektor
Flight name
Kosmos-891
Vehicle flight ID
53746-306

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
522 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.570 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-8911977-006ANORAD 9801Proto-Vozdhusnoy OboronyCalibration570 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Feb 4, 1981

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