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Zaliv

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on June 20, 1973, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 20, 1973 · 06:16 UTCLaunch 1973-042Launch no. 1,460 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 20, 1973, 06:16
Launch designation
1973-042
Mission
Zaliv
Flight name
Kosmos-574
Vehicle flight ID
53724-116

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,016 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-5741973-042ANORAD 6707Soviet NavyNavigation800 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.