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Tsiklon-2 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on September 19, 1985, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 19, 1985 · 01:32 UTCLaunch 1985-082Launch no. 2,985 in the log
RocketTsiklon-2
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC90
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 19, 1985, 01:32
Launch designation
1985-082
Mission
US-PM1
Flight name
Kosmos-1682
Vehicle flight ID
67099-802

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
517 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.3 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-16821985-082ANORAD 16054Soviet NavySignals intelligence3,300 kgExploded or broke up · Dec 18, 1986

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