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Zenit-4MK

Voskhod 11A57 launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on May 26, 1976, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 26, 1976 · 09:00 UTCLaunch 1976-048Launch no. 1,826 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRVSNSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 26, 1976, 09:00
Launch designation
1976-048
Mission
Zenit-4MK
Flight name
Kosmos-821
Vehicle flight ID
77016 -659

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-8211976-048ANORAD 8862Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,310 kgLanded · Jun 8, 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.