Flight
- Date and time (UTC)
- December 21, 1977, 10:35
- Launch designation
- 1977-121
- Mission
- IS
- Flight name
- Kosmos-970
- Vehicle flight ID
- 67023-302T
- Year
- Launches in 1977
Orbit and payload
- Initial apogee
- 1,401 km
- Payload mass to orbit
- 1.4 t
- Payloads
- 1
- GCAT launch code
- OS
Payloads
| Payload | Designation | Owner | Mission type | Mass | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosmos-970 | 1977-121ANORAD 10531 | Space Defence Force, USSR Armed Forces | Weapon test | 1,400 kg | Exploded or broke up · Dec 21, 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.