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Tsiklon-2 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on May 23, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 23, 1977 · 12:14 UTCLaunch 1977-037Launch no. 1,946 in the log
RocketTsiklon-2
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC90
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 23, 1977, 12:14
Launch designation
1977-037
Mission
IS
Flight name
Kosmos-910
Vehicle flight ID
51026-502

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
2,104 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9101977-037ANORAD 10014Space Defence Force, USSR Armed ForcesWeapon test1,400 kgDeorbited · May 23, 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.