Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
10:59:57
Tuesday May 18, 1976
Cosmos 818 is a satellite of the DS-P1 constellation. The satellites of the latter are used to test different systems for future Soviet military satellites. It will test mainly new methods of communication with the ground, new radar systems and modes of power supply by nuclear battery.
Low Earth Orbit
1 Payload
400 kilograms
Manufacturer
OKB-586Rocket
Height: 29.59m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 400 kg
GTO: 0 kg
Liftoff Thrust
636 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 1.65m
Height: 2.99m
Stages
2
122nd
Mission
2nd
Mission of 1976
1020th
Mission
31st
Mission of 1976
45th
Orbital launch attempt