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Zenit-2M

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on September 13, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 13, 1977 · 15:10 UTCLaunch 1977-086Launch no. 1,997 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 13, 1977, 15:10
Launch designation
1977-086
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-950
Vehicle flight ID
76038 -111

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9501977-086ANORAD 10351Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Sep 27, 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.