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Oko

Molniya 8K78M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on November 2, 1973, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 2, 1973 · 13:01 UTCLaunch 1973-084Launch no. 1,507 in the log
RocketMolniya 8K78Mvariant 2BL
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 2, 1973, 13:01
Launch designation
1973-084
Mission
Oko
Flight name
Kosmos-606
Vehicle flight ID
M 15000-116

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
39,707 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-6061973-084ANORAD 6916Proto-Vozdhusnoy OboronyMissile early warning1,250 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.