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Zenit-2M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on November 21, 1975, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 21, 1975 · 09:20 UTCLaunch 1975-108Launch no. 1,758 in the log
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 21, 1975, 09:20
Launch designation
1975-108
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-780
Vehicle flight ID
77016 -213

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
286 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.0 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-7801975-108ANORAD 8442Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Dec 3, 1975
Kapsula Kosmosa-7801975-108DNORAD 8460Central Specialized Design BureauTechnology630 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Dec 11, 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.