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Zenit-4M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on May 28, 1971, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 28, 1971 · 10:30 UTCLaunch 1971-048Launch no. 1,221 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 28, 1971, 10:30
Launch designation
1971-048
Mission
Zenit-4M
Flight name
Kosmos-424
Vehicle flight ID
Kh15002-052

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-4241971-048ANORAD 5248Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Jun 10, 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.