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Geoid

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on September 8, 1973, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 8, 1973 · 01:50 UTCLaunch 1973-064Launch no. 1,486 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 8, 1973, 01:50
Launch designation
1973-064
Mission
Geoid
Flight name
Kosmos-585
Vehicle flight ID
65027-114

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,426 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-5851973-064ANORAD 6825Military-Topographic Service of the Soviet ArmyGeodesy800 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.