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Lira

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on May 19, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 19, 1977 · 16:30 UTCLaunch 1977-036Launch no. 1,945 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 19, 1977, 16:30
Launch designation
1977-036
Mission
Lira
Flight name
Kosmos-909
Vehicle flight ID
53719-156

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
2,114 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9091977-036ANORAD 10010Space Defence Force, USSR Armed ForcesTarget1,045 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.