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Vektor

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on June 18, 1974, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 18, 1974 · 13:00 UTCLaunch 1974-044Launch no. 1,579 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 18, 1974, 13:00
Launch designation
1974-044
Mission
Vektor
Flight name
Kosmos-660
Vehicle flight ID
53714-165

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,970 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.570 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-6601974-044ANORAD 7337Proto-Vozdhusnoy OboronyCalibration570 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.