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Zenit-2M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on July 28, 1972, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 28, 1972 · 10:19 UTCLaunch 1972-059Launch no. 1,364 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 28, 1972, 10:19
Launch designation
1972-059
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-512
Vehicle flight ID
7702421-143

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-5121972-059ANORAD 6130Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Aug 9, 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.