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Zenit-4M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on February 8, 1973, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 8, 1973 · 13:15 UTCLaunch 1973-008Launch no. 1,423 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 8, 1973, 13:15
Launch designation
1973-008
Mission
Zenit-4M
Flight name
Kosmos-548
Vehicle flight ID
7801422-237

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-5481973-008ANORAD 6359Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Feb 21, 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.