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Zenit-4MK

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on May 18, 1973, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 18, 1973 · 11:00 UTCLaunch 1973-030Launch no. 1,446 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 18, 1973, 11:00
Launch designation
1973-030
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-559
Vehicle flight ID
76043 -731

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-5591973-030ANORAD 6647Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,310 kgLanded · May 23, 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.