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Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on February 21, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 21, 1977 · 17:20 UTCLaunch 1977-013Launch no. 1,921 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 21, 1977, 17:20
Launch designation
1977-013
Mission
Parus
Flight name
Kosmos-894
Vehicle flight ID
47182-428

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,017 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-8941977-013ANORAD 9846Soviet 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.