SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Voskhod | Zenit-4MK 12
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May 5, 1973 at 07:00 UTC
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MISSION OVERVIEW
High resolution optical reconnaissance satellite of the Vostok-based Zenit family.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
VoskhodAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Zenit-4MK 12
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
41/1LAUNCH SITE
Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 08d2e9f9-2018-4133-a042-e4fcc4281401
Reported date: May 5, 1973 at 07:00 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute 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-4MK 12 launch?
The Voskhod | Zenit-4MK 12 is scheduled for Saturday, May 5, 1973 at 7:00 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-4MK 12?
The Voskhod | Zenit-4MK 12 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-4MK 12 launching from?
The launch takes place from 41/1 at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Zenit-4MK 12 going to?
The Zenit-4MK 12 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zenit-4MK 12?
The Voskhod | Zenit-4MK 12 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Voskhod | Zenit-4MK 12 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 21:44 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch date set: May 5, 1973 at 07:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Soviet Space Program
Mar 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: 08d2e9f9-2018-4133-a042-e4fcc4281401
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Mission Profile
Zenit-4MK 12 was a Voskhod mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 41/1, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on May 5, 1973. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.