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Oko

Molniya 8K78M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on September 24, 1985, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 24, 1985 · 01:18 UTCLaunch 1985-084Launch no. 2,987 in the log
RocketMolniya 8K78Mvariant 2BL
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC43/4
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 24, 1985, 01:18
Launch designation
1985-084
Mission
Oko
Flight name
Kosmos-1684
Vehicle flight ID
77046 -674

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
39,763 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-16841985-084ANORAD 16064Proto-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.