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Kobal't

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on May 25, 1984, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 25, 1984 · 11:30 UTCLaunch 1984-050Launch no. 2,819 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC16/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 25, 1984, 11:30
Launch designation
1984-050
Mission
Kobal't
Flight name
Kosmos-1558
Vehicle flight ID
76032 -810

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-15581984-050ANORAD 14993Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,886 kgLanded · Jul 8, 1984
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1984-050Ministry of General Machine Building———
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1984-050Ministry 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.