SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Soyuz 11A511M | Zenit-4MT 6
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Jun 29, 1974 at 12:50 UTC
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PAD43/4 (43R)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
Film-return reconnaissance satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz 11A511MAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Zenit-4MT 6
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
43/4 (43R)LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 57100565-9473-45ad-b4af-51efe226f05b
Reported date: Jun 29, 1974 at 12:50 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Soyuz 11A511M →
MANUFACTURER
Energia
VARIANT
11A511M
FLIGHTS
8
SUCCESSES
8
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Soyuz was a Soviet expendable carrier rocket designed in the 1960s by OKB-1 and manufactured by State Aviation Plant No. 1 in Kuybyshev, Soviet Union. It was commissioned to launch Soyuz spacecraft as part of the Soviet human spaceflight program, first with 8 uncrewed test flights, followed by the first 19 crewed launches.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz 11A511M | Zenit-4MT 6 launch?
The Soyuz 11A511M | Zenit-4MT 6 is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 1974 at 12:50 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Zenit-4MT 6?
The Soyuz 11A511M | Zenit-4MT 6 mission uses the Soyuz 11A511M rocket, manufactured by Energia. The Soyuz 11A511M has flown 8 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz 11A511M | Zenit-4MT 6 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Zenit-4MT 6 going to?
The Zenit-4MT 6 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zenit-4MT 6?
The Soyuz 11A511M | Zenit-4MT 6 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Soyuz 11A511M | Zenit-4MT 6 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 29, 1974 at 12:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:45 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 2 minutes ago
●Launch Library 22 minutes ago
Launch ID: 57100565-9473-45ad-b4af-51efe226f05b
●Open-Meteo Weather3 days ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46
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Mission Profile
Zenit-4MT 6 was a Soyuz 11A511M mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on June 29, 1974. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.