SOVIET SPACE PROGRAM
Voskhod | Zenit-4MK 16
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Oct 20, 1973 at 10:14 UTC
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PAD43/4 (43R)
SITEPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
High resolution optical reconnaissance satellite of the Vostok-based Zenit family.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
VoskhodAGENCY
Soviet Space ProgramMISSION
Zenit-4MK 16
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: 1aa19341-4e0f-4c78-9251-43ef3b978e5a
Reported date: Oct 20, 1973 at 10:14 UTC
Last synced: 25 seconds 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 16 launch?
The Voskhod | Zenit-4MK 16 is scheduled for Saturday, October 20, 1973 at 10:14 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 16?
The Voskhod | Zenit-4MK 16 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 16 launching from?
The launch takes place from 43/4 (43R) at Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.
What orbit is Zenit-4MK 16 going to?
The Zenit-4MK 16 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Zenit-4MK 16?
The Voskhod | Zenit-4MK 16 is operated by Soviet Space Program.
Can I watch the Voskhod | Zenit-4MK 16 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 20, 1973 at 10:14 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: 25 seconds ago
●Launch Library 225 seconds ago
Launch ID: 1aa19341-4e0f-4c78-9251-43ef3b978e5a
●Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 62.93, 40.46
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Mission Profile
Zenit-4MK 16 was a Voskhod mission operated by Soviet Space Program that lifted off from 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation on October 20, 1973. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.