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Parus

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Russia) on July 21, 2009, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 21, 2009 · 03:57 UTCLaunch 2009-039Launch no. 4,993 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyKVRRussia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 21, 2009, 03:57
Launch designation
2009-039
Mission
Parus
Flight name
Kosmos-2454/Sterkh
Vehicle flight ID
47181-710

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
946 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.870 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-24542009-039ANORAD 35635Russian NavyNavigation708 kgIn orbit
Sterkh No. 12009-039BNORAD 35636PO Polyot, Filial GKNPTs KhrunichevCommunications162 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.