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Zenit-4MK

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on May 5, 1976, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 5, 1976 · 07:50 UTCLaunch 1976-040Launch no. 1,818 in the log
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 5, 1976, 07:50
Launch designation
1976-040
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-817
Vehicle flight ID
77016 -660

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-8171976-040ANORAD 8823Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,310 kgLanded · May 18, 1976

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