Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
10:00:00
Thursday October 31, 1974
Intercosmos-12 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
116th
Mission
16th
Mission of 1974
881st
Mission
71st
Mission of 1974
92nd
Orbital launch attempt