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Zenit-6

Soyuz-U2 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on January 26, 1984, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 26, 1984 · 08:50 UTCLaunch 1984-006Launch no. 2,775 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U2
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 26, 1984, 08:50
Launch designation
1984-006
Mission
Zenit-6
Flight name
Kosmos-1533
Vehicle flight ID
76032? -791 (-003)

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-15331984-006ANORAD 14666Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,655 kgLanded · Feb 9, 1984

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