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Oko

Molniya 8K78M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on April 7, 1982, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 7, 1982 · 13:41 UTCLaunch 1982-029Launch no. 2,541 in the log
RocketMolniya 8K78Mvariant 2BL
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC16/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 7, 1982, 13:41
Launch designation
1982-029
Mission
Oko
Flight name
Kosmos-1348
Vehicle flight ID
77023 -621

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
39,750 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-13481982-029ANORAD 13124Proto-Vozdhusnoy OboronyMissile early warning1,250 kgIn orbit

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