launched fromRussia

Proton 4

Success

NOV 16196811:40:00 UTC

First Proton-K launch without an upper stage.

First Proton-K launch without an upper stage.

LIFTOFF

NOV 16 1968

11:40:00 UTC

Success

launched fromPad 81/24Baikonur

aboardProton K/D 8K82K/11S824236-01intoLEO

Payload

Proton 4 (N-6 #1)

Cosmic ray research