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Zenit-4MK

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on April 29, 1974, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 29, 1974 · 13:29 UTCLaunch 1974-027Launch no. 1,561 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 29, 1974, 13:29
Launch designation
1974-027
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-649
Vehicle flight ID
76043 -737 ?

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-6491974-027ANORAD 7280Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,310 kgLanded · May 11, 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.