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Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Russia) on September 23, 1997, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 23, 1997 · 16:44 UTCLaunch 1997-052Launch no. 4,171 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyVKS RVSNRussia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 23, 1997, 16:44
Launch designation
1997-052
Mission
Parus
Flight name
Kosmos-2346/FAISAT
Vehicle flight ID
47165-637

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
998 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.914 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-23461997-052ANORAD 24953Russian NavyNavigation800 kgIn orbit
FAISAT-2V1997-052BNORAD 24954Final Analysis Communications ServicesCommunications114 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.