Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
01:41:36
Friday July 16, 1971
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
69th
Mission
4th
Mission of 1971
592nd
Mission
45th
Mission of 1971
65th
Orbital launch attempt