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Zenit-2M

Soyuz-U launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on April 20, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 20, 1977 · 09:00 UTCLaunch 1977-028Launch no. 1,937 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 20, 1977, 09:00
Launch designation
1977-028
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-904
Vehicle flight ID
76042 -236

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
326 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9041977-028ANORAD 9930Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · May 4, 1977

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