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Kobal't

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on August 16, 1985, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 16, 1985 · 15:10 UTCLaunch 1985-072Launch no. 2,973 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 16, 1985, 15:10
Launch designation
1985-072
Mission
Kobal't
Flight name
Kosmos-1676
Vehicle flight ID
77046 -824

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-16761985-072ANORAD 15959Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,886 kgLanded · Oct 14, 1985
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1985-072Ministry of General Machine Building———
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1985-072Ministry 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.