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Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on January 16, 1979, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 16, 1979 · 17:37 UTCLaunch 1979-003Launch no. 2,169 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 16, 1979, 17:37
Launch designation
1979-003
Mission
Parus
Flight name
Kosmos-1072
Vehicle flight ID
47182-437

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,019 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-10721979-003ANORAD 11238Soviet 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.