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Zenit-4MK

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on December 23, 1969, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 23, 1969 · 13:50 UTCLaunch 1969-109Launch no. 1,043 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 23, 1969, 13:50
Launch designation
1969-109
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-317
Vehicle flight ID
V 15002-019

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
302 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-3171969-109ANORAD 4280TsKBEM Filial No. 3Optical imaging2,310 kgLanded · Jan 5, 1970

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