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Zenit-4MKM

Soyuz-U launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on July 20, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 20, 1977 · 07:35 UTCLaunch 1977-069Launch no. 1,978 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 20, 1977, 07:35
Launch designation
1977-069
Mission
Zenit-4MKM
Flight name
Kosmos-932
Vehicle flight ID
76042 -693

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9321977-069ANORAD 10153Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,400 kgLanded · Aug 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.