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Geizer No. 11L

Proton-K/DM launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on May 17, 1982, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 17, 1982 · 23:50 UTCLaunch 1982-044Launch no. 2,557 in the log
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC200/39
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 17, 1982, 23:50
Launch designation
1982-044
Mission
Geizer No. 11L
Flight name
Kosmos-1366
Vehicle flight ID
310-02

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
38,941 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.9 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-13661982-044ANORAD 13177Main Space Forces DirectorateCommunications2,100 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.