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Zenit-4MKM

Soyuz-U launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on September 30, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 30, 1977 · 09:46 UTCLaunch 1977-098Launch no. 2,011 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 30, 1977, 09:46
Launch designation
1977-098
Mission
Zenit-4MKM
Flight name
Kosmos-957
Vehicle flight ID
77052 -697

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9571977-098ANORAD 10385Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,400 kgLanded · Oct 13, 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.