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Zenit-4M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on April 14, 1971, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 14, 1971 · 08:00 UTCLaunch 1971-029Launch no. 1,201 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 14, 1971, 08:00
Launch designation
1971-029
Mission
Zenit-4M
Flight name
Kosmos-406
Vehicle flight ID
Kh76002-050

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-4061971-029ANORAD 5124Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Apr 24, 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.