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Zenit-4MT

Soyuz 11A511M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on June 27, 1973, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 27, 1973 · 11:50 UTCLaunch 1973-044Launch no. 1,464 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 27, 1973, 11:50
Launch designation
1973-044
Mission
Zenit-4MT
Flight name
Kosmos-576
Vehicle flight ID
Kh15000-004

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-5761973-044ANORAD 6713TsKBEM Filial No. 3Optical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Jul 9, 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.