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Zenit-4M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on June 23, 1972, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 23, 1972 · 11:19 UTCLaunch 1972-044Launch no. 1,349 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 23, 1972, 11:19
Launch designation
1972-044
Mission
Zenit-4M
Flight name
Kosmos-495
Vehicle flight ID
7801422-239

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-4951972-044ANORAD 6060Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Jul 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.