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Zenit-2M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on February 3, 1972, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 3, 1972 · 08:40 UTCLaunch 1972-006Launch no. 1,308 in the log
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 3, 1972, 08:40
Launch designation
1972-006
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-473
Vehicle flight ID
7801421-136

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
344 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-4731972-006ANORAD 5821Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Feb 15, 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.