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Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on May 6, 1983, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 6, 1983 · 03:00 UTCLaunch 1983-042Launch no. 2,683 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 6, 1983, 03:00
Launch designation
1983-042
Mission
Parus
Flight name
Kosmos-1459
Vehicle flight ID
65019-513

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,024 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-14591983-042ANORAD 14057Soviet NavyNavigation800 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.