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Zenit-2M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on July 9, 1970, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 9, 1970 · 13:35 UTCLaunch 1970-053Launch no. 1,103 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 9, 1970, 13:35
Launch designation
1970-053
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-353
Vehicle flight ID
Yu15002-028

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-3531970-053ANORAD 4455Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Jul 21, 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.