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Strela-2M

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on January 17, 1985, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 17, 1985 · 17:46 UTCLaunch 1985-006Launch no. 2,905 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 17, 1985, 17:46
Launch designation
1985-006
Mission
Strela-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-1624
Vehicle flight ID
65034-138

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-16241985-006ANORAD 15482Main Space Forces DirectorateCommunications800 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.