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Zenit-4MKM

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on December 20, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 20, 1977 · 15:50 UTCLaunch 1977-120Launch no. 2,034 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 20, 1977, 15:50
Launch designation
1977-120
Mission
Zenit-4MKM
Flight name
Kosmos-969
Vehicle flight ID
77052 -699

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9691977-120ANORAD 10527Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,400 kgLanded · Jan 3, 1978

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