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Zenit-4MK

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

December 27, 1974 · 09:10 UTCLaunch 1974-106Launch no. 1,645 in the log
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 27, 1974, 09:10
Launch designation
1974-106
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-701
Vehicle flight ID
76043 -738

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-7011974-106ANORAD 7596Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,310 kgLanded · Jan 9, 1975

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.