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Zenit-4MK

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on June 13, 1974, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 13, 1974 · 12:29 UTCLaunch 1974-043Launch no. 1,578 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 13, 1974, 12:29
Launch designation
1974-043
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-659
Vehicle flight ID
77019 -753?

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-6591974-043ANORAD 7334Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,310 kgLanded · Jun 26, 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.