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Soyuz-U launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on October 16, 1985, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 16, 1985 · 09:25 UTCLaunch 1985-095Launch no. 2,998 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 16, 1985, 09:25
Launch designation
1985-095
Mission
Oblik
Flight name
Kosmos-1696
Vehicle flight ID
76021 -327

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-16961985-095ANORAD 16169Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,655 kgLanded · Oct 30, 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.