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Zenit-2M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on April 2, 1971, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 2, 1971 · 08:20 UTCLaunch 1971-026Launch no. 1,198 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 2, 1971, 08:20
Launch designation
1971-026
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-403
Vehicle flight ID
Kh76001-039

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-4031971-026ANORAD 5108Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Apr 14, 1971

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