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Zenit-2M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on January 24, 1974, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 24, 1974 · 15:00 UTCLaunch 1974-003Launch no. 1,535 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 24, 1974, 15:00
Launch designation
1974-003
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-629
Vehicle flight ID
77019 -178

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
332 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-6291974-003ANORAD 7100Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Feb 5, 1974
Kapsula Kosmosa-6291974-003Ministry of General Machine Building———

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