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Zenit-4MK

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on August 18, 1972, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 18, 1972 · 10:00 UTCLaunch 1972-063Launch no. 1,369 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 18, 1972, 10:00
Launch designation
1972-063
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-515
Vehicle flight ID
7702424-718

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-5151972-063ANORAD 6150Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,310 kgLanded · Aug 31, 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.