Characteristics
- Destination:
- planetary research
- Status:
- decommissioned
- Research Object:
- Mars
- Launch Date:
- 21.07.1973, 25.07.1973 , 05.08.1973, 09.08.1973 (accordingly)
- Spaceport:
- Baikonur
- Launchers:
- Proton-K and D upper stage
- Machine Weight:
- 4000 kg.
Description
SC of М-73 series are designated to explore Mars planet and planetary space by delivered to the
planetary surface lander as well as orbiter, which carries out the functions of an artificial satellite of the
planet.
- М-73S – SC, designed to function as Mars satellites (Mars-4, product М-73S №52 and Mars-5, product М-73S №53);
- М-73P – SC, designed to deliver to the planetary space and descent from the flight trajectory to Mars surface of a research probe – autonomous Mars station (Mars-6, product М-73P №50 and Mars-7, product М-73P № 51).
