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Zenit-2M

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on July 29, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 29, 1977 · 08:00 UTCLaunch 1977-073Launch no. 1,982 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 29, 1977, 08:00
Launch designation
1977-073
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-935
Vehicle flight ID
77052 -244

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
250 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9351977-073ANORAD 10168Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Aug 11, 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.