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Zaliv

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on March 15, 1978, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 15, 1978 · 15:57 UTCLaunch 1978-028Launch no. 2,066 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 15, 1978, 15:57
Launch designation
1978-028
Mission
Zaliv
Flight name
Kosmos-994
Vehicle flight ID
53746-315

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,015 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-9941978-028ANORAD 10731Soviet 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.