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Parus

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Russia) on April 17, 1997, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 17, 1997 · 13:03 UTCLaunch 1997-017Launch no. 4,135 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyVKS RVSNRussia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 17, 1997, 13:03
Launch designation
1997-017
Mission
Parus
Flight name
Kosmos-2341
Vehicle flight ID
53765-635

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,016 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-23411997-017ANORAD 24772Russian 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.