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Meteor-M No. 39

Vostok 8A92M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on April 5, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 5, 1977 · 02:05 UTCLaunch 1977-024Launch no. 1,933 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 5, 1977, 02:05
Launch designation
1977-024
Mission
Meteor-M No. 39
Flight name
Meteor
Vehicle flight ID
78033 -348

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
923 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Meteor1977-024ANORAD 9903Main Space Forces DirectorateMeteorology1,280 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.