Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
11:00:00
Friday May 17, 1974
Intercosmos-11 is a satellite of the DS-U2 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, anti-satellites tests and modes of power supply by nuclear battery.
Low Earth Orbit
1 Payload
315 kilograms
105th
Mission
5th
Mission of 1974
836th
Mission
26th
Mission of 1974
36th
Orbital launch attempt