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Zenit-4MK

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on October 18, 1974, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 18, 1974 · 15:00 UTCLaunch 1974-078Launch no. 1,616 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 18, 1974, 15:00
Launch designation
1974-078
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-688
Vehicle flight ID
77019 -754

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-6881974-078ANORAD 7473Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,310 kgLanded · Oct 30, 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.