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Zenit-4M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on July 25, 1973, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 25, 1973 · 11:30 UTCLaunch 1973-048Launch no. 1,470 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 25, 1973, 11:30
Launch designation
1973-048
Mission
Zenit-4M
Flight name
Kosmos-577
Vehicle flight ID
7702423-254

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-5771973-048ANORAD 6745Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Aug 7, 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.