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Oko

Molniya 8K78M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on September 19, 1972, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 19, 1972 · 19:19 UTCLaunch 1972-072Launch no. 1,379 in the log
RocketMolniya 8K78Mvariant 2BL
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 19, 1972, 19:19
Launch designation
1972-072
Mission
Oko
Flight name
Kosmos-520
Vehicle flight ID
S 15000-100

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
39,477 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-5201972-072ANORAD 6192Proto-Vozdhusnoy OboronyMissile early warning1,250 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.