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Tsikada

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on May 17, 1984, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 17, 1984 · 14:43 UTCLaunch 1984-046Launch no. 2,815 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 17, 1984, 14:43
Launch designation
1984-046
Mission
Tsikada
Flight name
Kosmos-1553
Vehicle flight ID
47139-538

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,012 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-15531984-046ANORAD 14973Soviet 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.