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Zenit-2M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on October 7, 1971, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 7, 1971 · 12:30 UTCLaunch 1971-085Launch no. 1,263 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 7, 1971, 12:30
Launch designation
1971-085
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-443
Vehicle flight ID
7801421-135

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
306 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-4431971-085ANORAD 5536Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Oct 19, 1971
Kapsula Kosmosa-4431971-085FNORAD 5562TsKBEM Filial No. 3Space science630 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Oct 30, 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.