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Molniya 8K78M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on June 18, 1985, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 18, 1985 · 00:40 UTCLaunch 1985-049Launch no. 2,949 in the log
RocketMolniya 8K78Mvariant 2BL
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC16/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 18, 1985, 00:40
Launch designation
1985-049
Mission
Oko
Flight name
Kosmos-1661
Vehicle flight ID
76032 -668

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
40,266 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-16611985-049ANORAD 15827Proto-Vozdhusnoy OboronyMissile early warning1,250 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.