First launch of final variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. . The launch announcement mentioned "...investigation of natural resources .... in the interests of the economy and international cooperation". Perigee was unusually low and there were no significant orbit adjustments, suggesting a problem with the manoeuvring engine.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. The satellite spent the first thirteen days of its mission dormant and was then activated for a normal 12-day mission (see also Cosmos 1613. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. The satellite spent the first thirteen days of its mission dormant and was then activated for a normal 12-day mission (see also Cosmos 1587). Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Launcher exploded 95s after ignition.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. The launch announcement mentioned "...investigation of natural resources .... in the interests of the economy and international cooperation" and that incoming information was being passed to the 'Priroda' state scientific research centre.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Re-entry cabin disintegrated 1987 Jan 29 approx 06:00 as a result of detonation of the self destruct sytem. The instrument unit continued to transmit until 1987 Jan 31. Following the explosion, the designation 1987-004A/17297 was applied to a large fragment, possibly a separated rocket motor.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. The mission objective was described as photographing the Earth's surface in order to monitor soils on behalf of various Russian and international economic interests. Cameras and film were recovered.

Variant of the Zenit photographic satellite with capabilities of imaging and high slant angle. One of the mission objectives was Earth resources remote sensing. Cameras and film were recovered.