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Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Russia) on January 16, 1996, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 16, 1996 · 15:33 UTCLaunch 1996-004Launch no. 4,044 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyVKS RVSNRussia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 16, 1996, 15:33
Launch designation
1996-004
Mission
Parus
Flight name
Kosmos-2327
Vehicle flight ID
47187-201

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,033 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-23271996-004ANORAD 23773Russian 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.