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Zenit-2M

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on May 20, 1976, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 20, 1976 · 09:00 UTCLaunch 1976-045Launch no. 1,823 in the log
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 20, 1976, 09:00
Launch designation
1976-045
Mission
Zenit-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-819
Vehicle flight ID
77016 -219

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
292 km
Payload mass to orbit
5.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-8191976-045ANORAD 8853Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,200 kgLanded · Jun 1, 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.