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Zenit-4MK

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on May 28, 1975, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 28, 1975 · 07:29 UTCLaunch 1975-046Launch no. 1,694 in the log
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 28, 1975, 07:29
Launch designation
1975-046
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-740
Vehicle flight ID
77016 -655

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-7401975-046ANORAD 7821Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,310 kgLanded · Jun 10, 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.