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Strela-2M

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on August 3, 1983, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 3, 1983 · 12:40 UTCLaunch 1983-079Launch no. 2,720 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 3, 1983, 12:40
Launch designation
1983-079
Mission
Strela-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-1486
Vehicle flight ID
53783-463

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-14861983-079ANORAD 14240Main Space Forces DirectorateCommunications800 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.