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Strela-2M

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

July 1, 1977 · 11:52 UTCLaunch 1977-059Launch no. 1,968 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 1, 1977, 11:52
Launch designation
1977-059
Mission
Strela-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-923
Vehicle flight ID
53749-162

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
819 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9231977-059ANORAD 10120Main Space Forces DirectorateCommunications800 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.