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Orion

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on June 10, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 10, 1977 · 08:00 UTCLaunch 1977-046Launch no. 1,955 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 10, 1977, 08:00
Launch designation
1977-046
Mission
Orion
Flight name
Kosmos-916
Vehicle flight ID
78026 -863

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
356 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9161977-046ANORAD 10040Military-Topographic Service of the Soviet ArmyOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Jun 21, 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.