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Oktan No. 249

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on November 30, 1983, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 30, 1983 · 13:45 UTCLaunch 1983-117Launch no. 2,759 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 30, 1983, 13:45
Launch designation
1983-117
Mission
Oktan No. 249
Flight name
Kosmos-1511
Vehicle flight ID
77024 -249

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
448 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.6 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-15111983-117ANORAD 14530Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,886 kgLanded · Jan 13, 1984
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1983-117Ministry of General Machine Building———
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1983-117Ministry of General Machine Building———

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