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Zenit-4M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on September 6, 1973, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 6, 1973 · 10:40 UTCLaunch 1973-063Launch no. 1,485 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 6, 1973, 10:40
Launch designation
1973-063
Mission
Zenit-4M
Flight name
Kosmos-584
Vehicle flight ID
77019 -285

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-5841973-063ANORAD 6818Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Sep 20, 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.