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Zenit-2M

Soyuz-U launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on May 31, 1977, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 31, 1977 · 07:30 UTCLaunch 1977-043Launch no. 1,952 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 31, 1977, 07:30
Launch designation
1977-043
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-914
Vehicle flight ID
76042 -237

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
341 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9141977-043ANORAD 10030Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Jun 13, 1977
Kapsula Kosmosa-9141977-043ENORAD 10046Central Specialized Design BureauAstronomy630 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Jul 2, 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.