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Zenit-2M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on November 27, 1974, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 27, 1974 · 11:44 UTCLaunch 1974-095Launch no. 1,634 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 27, 1974, 11:44
Launch designation
1974-095
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-696
Vehicle flight ID
78031 -197

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-6961974-095ANORAD 7551Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Dec 9, 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.