Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
22:05:01
Thursday October 26, 1972
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
74th
Mission
4th
Mission of 1972
706th
Mission
67th
Mission of 1972
91st
Orbital launch attempt