SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Voskhod | Zenit-2M 43
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Oct 15, 1973 at 08:45 UTC
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PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
The soviet Zenit-2M (Gektor, 11F690) was an improved version of the Zenit-2 area surveillance reconnaissance satellite. It was part of the Vostok-based Zenit-family.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
VoskhodAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Zenit-2M 43
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 58fab155-dfce-436d-92e6-0fe090d28c1c
Reported date: Oct 15, 1973 at 08:45 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Voskhod →
MANUFACTURER
Soviet Space Program
VARIANT
Voskhod
FLIGHTS
299
SUCCESSES
286
SUCCESS RATE
95.7%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Voskhod | Zenit-2M 43 launch?
The Voskhod | Zenit-2M 43 is scheduled for Monday, October 15, 1973 at 8:45 AM 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-2M 43?
The Voskhod | Zenit-2M 43 mission uses the Voskhod rocket, manufactured by Soviet Space Program. The Voskhod has flown 299 times with a 95.7% success rate.
Where is the Voskhod | Zenit-2M 43 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Zenit-2M 43 going to?
The Zenit-2M 43 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zenit-2M 43?
The Voskhod | Zenit-2M 43 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Voskhod | Zenit-2M 43 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: Oct 15, 1973 at 08:45 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: 58fab155-dfce-436d-92e6-0fe090d28c1c
●Open-Meteo Weather4 days ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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Mission Profile
Zenit-2M 43 was a Voskhod mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on October 15, 1973. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.