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Zenit-4MT

Soyuz 11A511M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on December 27, 1972, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 27, 1972 · 10:30 UTCLaunch 1972-105Launch no. 1,414 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 27, 1972, 10:30
Launch designation
1972-105
Mission
Zenit-4MT
Flight name
Kosmos-541
Vehicle flight ID
S 15000-003

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
384 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.7 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-5411972-105ANORAD 6326TsKBEM Filial No. 3Optical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Jan 8, 1973

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