Voskhod | Zenit-2M 40

Operated by Soviet Space Program, the Government/Top Secret mission Voskhod | Zenit-2M 40 delivered its payload into LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Soviet Space Program
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Voskhod
Launch site
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Launch pad
43/4 (43R)
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Voskhod | Zenit-2M 40 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1973-08-01T14:00:01.000Z
    Liftoff
    Voskhod roars off the pad at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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