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Zenit-4MT

Soyuz 11A511M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on December 27, 1971, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 27, 1971 · 14:04 UTCLaunch 1971-118Launch no. 1,300 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 27, 1971, 14:04
Launch designation
1971-118
Mission
Zenit-4MT
Flight name
Kosmos-470
Vehicle flight ID
Yu15000-001

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
323 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.7 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-4701971-118ANORAD 5727TsKBEM Filial No. 3Optical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Jan 6, 1972

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.