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US-A reactor

Tsiklon-2 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on August 1, 1985, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 1, 1985 · 05:36 UTCLaunch 1985-064Launch no. 2,965 in the log
RocketTsiklon-2
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC90
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 1, 1985, 05:36
Launch designation
1985-064
Mission
US-A reactor
Flight name
Kosmos-1670
Vehicle flight ID
51099-804

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,014 km
Payload mass to orbit
4.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-16701985-064ANORAD 15930Soviet NavySignals intelligence1,154 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.