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Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on February 28, 1978, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 28, 1978 · 06:43 UTCLaunch 1978-022Launch no. 2,060 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 28, 1978, 06:43
Launch designation
1978-022
Mission
Parus
Flight name
Kosmos-991
Vehicle flight ID
53716-323

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,012 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9911978-022ANORAD 10692Soviet 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.