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Kobal't

Soyuz-U launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on April 9, 1986, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 9, 1986 · 08:00 UTCLaunch 1986-028Launch no. 3,055 in the log
RocketSoyuz-U
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC31
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 9, 1986, 08:00
Launch designation
1986-028
Mission
Kobal't
Flight name
Kosmos-1739
Vehicle flight ID
76021 -836

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-17391986-028ANORAD 16677Main Space Forces DirectorateOptical imaging2,886 kgLanded · Jun 7, 1986
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1986-028Ministry of General Machine Building———
Spuskaemaya Kapsula1986-028Ministry 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.