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Zenit-4MK

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on December 16, 1975, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

December 16, 1975 · 09:50 UTCLaunch 1975-120Launch no. 1,771 in the log
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
December 16, 1975, 09:50
Launch designation
1975-120
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-786
Vehicle flight ID
76041 -792

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-7861975-120ANORAD 8489Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,310 kgLanded · Dec 29, 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.