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Zenit-2M

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

August 1, 1973 · 14:00 UTCLaunch 1973-051Launch no. 1,473 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 1, 1973, 14:00
Launch designation
1973-051
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-578
Vehicle flight ID
77019 -174

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
381 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-5781973-051ANORAD 6759Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Aug 13, 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.