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Zenit-4MK

Soyuz-U launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on March 20, 1974, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

March 20, 1974 · 08:30 UTCLaunch 1974-016Launch no. 1,549 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
March 20, 1974, 08:30
Launch designation
1974-016
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-636
Vehicle flight ID
A 15000-006

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-6361974-016ANORAD 7225Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,310 kgLanded · Apr 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.