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Kobal't

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on February 28, 1984, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 28, 1984 · 13:59 UTCLaunch 1984-020Launch no. 2,789 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC16/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 28, 1984, 13:59
Launch designation
1984-020
Mission
Kobal't
Flight name
Kosmos-1539
Vehicle flight ID
78012 -789

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-15391984-020ANORAD 14763Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,886 kgLanded · Apr 9, 1984
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1984-020Ministry of General Machine Building———
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1984-020Ministry 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.