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US-A reactor

Tsiklon-2 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on September 16, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 16, 1977 · 14:25 UTCLaunch 1977-088Launch no. 2,000 in the log
RocketTsiklon-2
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC90
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 16, 1977, 14:25
Launch designation
1977-088
Mission
US-A reactor
Flight name
Kosmos-952
Vehicle flight ID
51026-505

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,002 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.8 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9521977-088ANORAD 10358Soviet NavySignals intelligence1,150 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.