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Zenit-6

Soyuz-U launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on June 2, 1982, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 2, 1982 · 12:50 UTCLaunch 1982-053Launch no. 2,566 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 2, 1982, 12:50
Launch designation
1982-053
Mission
Zenit-6
Flight name
Kosmos-1373
Vehicle flight ID
77049 -430

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
593 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-13731982-053ANORAD 13244Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,655 kgLanded · Jun 16, 1982

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