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Tsikada

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on May 30, 1985, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 30, 1985 · 01:14 UTCLaunch 1985-041Launch no. 2,941 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 30, 1985, 01:14
Launch designation
1985-041
Mission
Tsikada
Flight name
Kosmos-1655
Vehicle flight ID
47144-148

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,021 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-16551985-041ANORAD 15751Soviet NavyNavigation800 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.