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Kobal't

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

September 25, 1984 · 14:30 UTCLaunch 1984-102Launch no. 2,872 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 25, 1984, 14:30
Launch designation
1984-102
Mission
Kobal't
Flight name
Kosmos-1599
Vehicle flight ID
77046 -902

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-15991984-102ANORAD 15318Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,886 kgLanded · Nov 20, 1984
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1984-102Ministry of General Machine Building———
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1984-102Ministry 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.