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Geoid

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on April 29, 1974, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 29, 1974 · 17:10 UTCLaunch 1974-028Launch no. 1,562 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 29, 1974, 17:10
Launch designation
1974-028
Mission
Geoid
Flight name
Kosmos-650
Vehicle flight ID
Yu47121-15

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,402 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-6501974-028ANORAD 7281Military-Topographic Service of the Soviet ArmyGeodesy800 kgIn orbit

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