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Zenit-2M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on October 15, 1973, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 15, 1973 · 08:45 UTCLaunch 1973-073Launch no. 1,496 in the log
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 15, 1973, 08:45
Launch designation
1973-073
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-599
Vehicle flight ID
77019 -175

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-5991973-073ANORAD 6867Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Oct 28, 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.