Cosmos 901
Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
10:30:00
Tuesday April 5, 1977
Mission Details
Cosmos 901
Cosmos 901 is a satellite of the DS-P1 constellation. The satellites of the latter are used to test different systems for future Soviet military satellites. It will test mainly new methods of communication with the ground, new radar systems and modes of power supply by nuclear battery.
Low Earth Orbit
1 Payload
400 kilograms
Rocket
Manufacturer
OKB-586Rocket
Height: 29.59m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 400 kg
GTO: 0 kg
Liftoff Thrust
636 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 1.65m
Height: 2.99m
Stages
2
Launch Site
Stats
Cosmos-2I
125th
Mission
1st
Mission of 1977
OKB-586
1109th
Mission
20th
Mission of 1977
1977
26th
Orbital launch attempt