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Zenit-4MK

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on September 21, 1973, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 21, 1973 · 13:05 UTCLaunch 1973-066Launch no. 1,489 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 21, 1973, 13:05
Launch designation
1973-066
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-587
Vehicle flight ID
76043 -732

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-5871973-066ANORAD 6832Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,310 kgLanded · Oct 4, 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.