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Tsikada

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on January 23, 1986, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

January 23, 1986 · 18:52 UTCLaunch 1986-008Launch no. 3,033 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
January 23, 1986, 18:52
Launch designation
1986-008
Mission
Tsikada
Flight name
Kosmos-1727
Vehicle flight ID
47122-334

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,018 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-17271986-008ANORAD 16510Soviet NavyNavigation800 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.