Kosmos 973 (Zenit-2M #83, Gektor #83) & Nauka

The launch of Roscosmos Soyuz-U took place on 27 Dec 1977, launching the Kosmos 973 (Zenit-2M #83, Gektor #83) & Nauka mission. The launch site was Baikonur, Kyzylorda Province, Kazakhstan. The payload was deployed in a LEO orbit.

Main Info

DATE AND TIME

27 Dec 1977

08:00 AM UTC

Drawing of a calendar and a clock

OPERATOR

Roscosmos

Path of a Rocket

LAUNCH SITE

Baikonur

Kyzylorda Province, Kazakhstan

Drawing of a launch platform

VEHICLE

Soyuz-U

Drawn project of a Rocket
Primary Orbit Parameters

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LEO

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