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Zenit-4MK

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on June 3, 1975, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 3, 1975 · 13:20 UTCLaunch 1975-048Launch no. 1,697 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 3, 1975, 13:20
Launch designation
1975-048
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-742
Vehicle flight ID
76029 -756

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-7421975-048ANORAD 7900Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,310 kgLanded · Jun 15, 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.