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Zenit-6

Soyuz-U launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on November 18, 1982, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 18, 1982 · 09:25 UTCLaunch 1982-112Launch no. 2,629 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 18, 1982, 09:25
Launch designation
1982-112
Mission
Zenit-6
Flight name
Kosmos-1421
Vehicle flight ID
76054 -767

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-14211982-112ANORAD 13661Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,655 kgLanded · Dec 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.