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Oko

Molniya 8K78M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on July 3, 1984, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 3, 1984 · 21:30 UTCLaunch 1984-071Launch no. 2,841 in the log
RocketMolniya 8K78Mvariant 2BL
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 3, 1984, 21:30
Launch designation
1984-071
Mission
Oko
Flight name
Kosmos-1581
Vehicle flight ID
78012 -659

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
39,788 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-15811984-071ANORAD 15095Proto-Vozdhusnoy OboronyMissile early warning1,250 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.