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Zenit-2M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on December 3, 1969, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 3, 1969 · 13:20 UTCLaunch 1969-104Launch no. 1,038 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 3, 1969, 13:20
Launch designation
1969-104
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-313
Vehicle flight ID
Yu15002-027

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
252 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-3131969-104ANORAD 4262TsKBEM Filial No. 3Optical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Dec 15, 1969

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.