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Tsikada

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on March 31, 1978, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 31, 1978 · 14:01 UTCLaunch 1978-034Launch no. 2,073 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 31, 1978, 14:01
Launch designation
1978-034
Mission
Tsikada
Flight name
Kosmos-1000
Vehicle flight ID
53768-307

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,014 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-10001978-034ANORAD 10776NPO Applied MechanicsNavigation800 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.