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Zenit-2M

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on August 27, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 27, 1977 · 10:09 UTCLaunch 1977-081Launch no. 1,992 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 27, 1977, 10:09
Launch designation
1977-081
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-947
Vehicle flight ID
78018 -110

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9471977-081ANORAD 10299Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Sep 9, 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.