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Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on September 13, 1984, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 13, 1984 · 10:25 UTCLaunch 1984-099Launch no. 2,869 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 13, 1984, 10:25
Launch designation
1984-099
Mission
Fram
Flight name
Kosmos-1597
Vehicle flight ID
77046 -051

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
399 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-15971984-099ANORAD 15287Priroda Center GUGKOptical imaging2,455 kgLanded · Sep 26, 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.