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Kobal't

Soyuz-U launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on May 23, 1985, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 23, 1985 · 12:40 UTCLaunch 1985-039Launch no. 2,939 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 23, 1985, 12:40
Launch designation
1985-039
Mission
Kobal't
Flight name
Kosmos-1654
Vehicle flight ID
78056 -827

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-16541985-039ANORAD 15734Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,886 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Aug 7, 1985
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1985-039Ministry of General Machine Building———
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1985-039Ministry 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.