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Zenit-2M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on April 3, 1970, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 3, 1970 · 08:30 UTCLaunch 1970-023Launch no. 1,070 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 3, 1970, 08:30
Launch designation
1970-023
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-329
Vehicle flight ID
Yu15002-032

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-3291970-023ANORAD 4357Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Apr 15, 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.