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Zenit-4MK

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on November 28, 1973, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 28, 1973 · 11:43 UTCLaunch 1973-095Launch no. 1,518 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 28, 1973, 11:43
Launch designation
1973-095
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-612
Vehicle flight ID
76029 -759

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-6121973-095ANORAD 6953Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,310 kgLanded · Dec 11, 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.