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Zenit-4MK

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on December 21, 1973, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 21, 1973 · 12:30 UTCLaunch 1973-105Launch no. 1,528 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 21, 1973, 12:30
Launch designation
1973-105
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-625
Vehicle flight ID
76029 -755

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-6251973-105ANORAD 6995Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,310 kgLanded · Jan 3, 1974

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.