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Gran' No. 28L

Proton-K/DM launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on November 15, 1985, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 15, 1985 · 14:29 UTCLaunch 1985-107Launch no. 3,011 in the log
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC200/39
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 15, 1985, 14:29
Launch designation
1985-107
Mission
Gran' No. 28L
Flight name
Raduga
Vehicle flight ID
326-01

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
37,473 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.8 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Raduga1985-107ANORAD 16250Main Space Forces DirectorateCommunications1,965 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.