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

August 2, 1985 · 11:40 UTCLaunch 1985-065Launch no. 2,966 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC16/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 2, 1985, 11:40
Launch designation
1985-065
Mission
Oblik
Flight name
Kosmos-1671
Vehicle flight ID
78056 -321

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
552 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-16711985-065ANORAD 15931Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,655 kgLanded · Aug 16, 1985

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.