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Zenit-6

Soyuz-U launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on May 6, 1983, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 6, 1983 · 09:10 UTCLaunch 1983-043Launch no. 2,684 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 6, 1983, 09:10
Launch designation
1983-043
Mission
Zenit-6
Flight name
Kosmos-1460
Vehicle flight ID
77024 -771

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-14601983-043ANORAD 14058Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,655 kgLanded · May 20, 1983

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