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Zenit-4MK

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

June 11, 1971 · 10:00 UTCLaunch 1971-055Launch no. 1,228 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 11, 1971, 10:00
Launch designation
1971-055
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-427
Vehicle flight ID
7801424-715

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-4271971-055ANORAD 5289TsKBEM Filial No. 3Optical imaging2,310 kgLanded · Jun 23, 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.