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Zenit-4MT

Soyuz 11A511M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on November 4, 1974, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 4, 1974 · 10:40 UTCLaunch 1974-088Launch no. 1,626 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 4, 1974, 10:40
Launch designation
1974-088
Mission
Zenit-4MT
Flight name
Kosmos-693
Vehicle flight ID
76029 -836

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
241 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.7 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-6931974-088ANORAD 7509Central Specialized Design BureauOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Nov 16, 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.