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Zenit-4M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on August 2, 1972, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 2, 1972 · 08:15 UTCLaunch 1972-060Launch no. 1,366 in the log
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 2, 1972, 08:15
Launch designation
1972-060
Mission
Zenit-4M
Flight name
Kosmos-513
Vehicle flight ID
78033 -266

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-5131972-060ANORAD 6135Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Aug 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.