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Zenit-6

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on February 16, 1982, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 16, 1982 · 11:10 UTCLaunch 1982-011Launch no. 2,522 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 16, 1982, 11:10
Launch designation
1982-011
Mission
Zenit-6
Flight name
Kosmos-1338
Vehicle flight ID
78039 -419

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
414 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-13381982-011ANORAD 13063Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,655 kgLanded · Mar 2, 1982

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.