Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
14:15:00
Tuesday June 23, 1970
It is a satellite of the Meteor constellation. The constellation is used to study atmospheric and sea surface temperatures, and to collect data on moisture, radiation, ice pack conditions, snow cover, and clouds.
Polar Orbit
1 Payload
2,200 kilograms
63rd
Mission
3rd
Mission of 1970
491st
Mission
33rd
Mission of 1970
51st
Orbital launch attempt