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Zenit-2M

Soyuz-U launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on April 6, 1978, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 6, 1978 · 09:10 UTCLaunch 1978-037Launch no. 2,076 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 6, 1978, 09:10
Launch designation
1978-037
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-1002
Vehicle flight ID
78018 -109

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
283 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-10021978-037ANORAD 10785Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Apr 19, 1978

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.