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Soyuz-U launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on February 4, 1986, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 4, 1986 · 11:15 UTCLaunch 1986-012Launch no. 3,038 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC41/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 4, 1986, 11:15
Launch designation
1986-012
Mission
Oblik
Flight name
Kosmos-1730
Vehicle flight ID
76021 -324

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-17301986-012ANORAD 16540Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,655 kgLanded · Feb 13, 1986

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.