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Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on January 17, 1978, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 17, 1978 · 03:26 UTCLaunch 1978-007Launch no. 2,045 in the log
RocketKosmos 11K65M
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 17, 1978, 03:26
Launch designation
1978-007
Mission
Parus
Flight name
Kosmos-985
Vehicle flight ID
53716-327

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,026 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9851978-007ANORAD 10599Soviet NavyNavigation800 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.