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Zenit-2M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on September 20, 1974, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 20, 1974 · 09:30 UTCLaunch 1974-073Launch no. 1,611 in the log
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 20, 1974, 09:30
Launch designation
1974-073
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-685
Vehicle flight ID
78031 -194

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
295 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-6851974-073ANORAD 7445Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Oct 2, 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.