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Lira

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on December 13, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 13, 1977 · 15:53 UTCLaunch 1977-116Launch no. 2,030 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 13, 1977, 15:53
Launch designation
1977-116
Mission
Lira
Flight name
Kosmos-967
Vehicle flight ID
53716-332

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,028 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9671977-116ANORAD 10512Space Defence Force, USSR Armed ForcesTarget1,045 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.