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GVM DS-U2-IK

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on February 15, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 15, 1977 · 11:00 UTCLaunch 1977-011Launch no. 1,919 in the log
RocketKosmos 11K65M
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 15, 1977, 11:00
Launch designation
1977-011
Mission
GVM DS-U2-IK
Flight name
Kosmos-893
Vehicle flight ID
53721-261

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,678 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.300 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-8931977-011ANORAD 9833Southern State Design BureauTechnology300 kgReentered attached to another object · Oct 6, 1984

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