Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
10:50:01
Wednesday December 29, 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
70th
Mission
5th
Mission of 1971
639th
Mission
92nd
Mission of 1971
133rd
Orbital launch attempt