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Zenit-4MKM

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on August 24, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 24, 1977 · 14:29 UTCLaunch 1977-078Launch no. 1,989 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 24, 1977, 14:29
Launch designation
1977-078
Mission
Zenit-4MKM
Flight name
Kosmos-938
Vehicle flight ID
77052 -695

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9381977-078ANORAD 10281Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,400 kgLanded · Sep 6, 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.