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Kobal't

Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on January 15, 1986, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 15, 1986 · 14:20 UTCLaunch 1986-004Launch no. 3,029 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 15, 1986, 14:20
Launch designation
1986-004
Mission
Kobal't
Flight name
Kosmos-1724
Vehicle flight ID
76021 -837

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-17241986-004ANORAD 16490Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,886 kgLanded · Mar 15, 1986
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1986-004Ministry of General Machine Building———
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1986-004Ministry 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.