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Zenit-6

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on October 11, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 11, 1977 · 15:14 UTCLaunch 1977-100Launch no. 2,013 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 11, 1977, 15:14
Launch designation
1977-100
Mission
Zenit-6
Flight name
Kosmos-958
Vehicle flight ID
D 15000-099

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
447 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9581977-100ANORAD 10403Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,655 kgLanded · Oct 24, 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.