Ctrl K

© Polaris Intelligence 2026

Privacy Terms Admin

Kosmos-972

retired

Космос-972

Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 1977-123ALaunched 12/27/1977

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Kosmos-972 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon-3
Launch Date: 12/27/1977
Last Contact: 12/22/1977

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 935.5 km
Inclination: 75.83 deg
Dry Mass: 1,700 kg
Total Mass: 1,700 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Technology Demonstration
Payload Category: TECH
Payload Class: D

Organizations

Operator: Yuzhnoye
Manufacturer: Yuzhnoye

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1977-123A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.372