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OGCh-K No. 51027-40-251

R-36O 8K69M launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on August 8, 1971, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 8, 1971 · 23:45 UTCLaunch 1971-068Launch no. 1,245 in the log
RocketR-36O 8K69M
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC191/66
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 8, 1971, 23:45
Launch designation
1971-068
Mission
OGCh-K No. 51027-40-251
Flight name
Kosmos-433
Vehicle flight ID
V 22501-07
Flight code
8K69M-O UBP K

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
300 km
Destination
Nov.Kazanka
Payload mass to orbit
4.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-4331971-068ANORAD 5402Strategic Rocket ForcesWeapon test1,450 kgDeorbited · Aug 9, 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.