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Zenit-4M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on November 2, 1971, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 2, 1971 · 14:25 UTCLaunch 1971-094Launch no. 1,272 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 2, 1971, 14:25
Launch designation
1971-094
Mission
Zenit-4M
Flight name
Kosmos-454
Vehicle flight ID
7705712-217

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-4541971-094ANORAD 5585Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Nov 16, 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.