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Strela-2M

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on April 17, 1986, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 17, 1986 · 21:02 UTCLaunch 1986-030Launch no. 3,057 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 17, 1986, 21:02
Launch designation
1986-030
Mission
Strela-2M
Flight name
Kosmos-1741
Vehicle flight ID
53726-198

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-17411986-030ANORAD 16681Main Space Forces DirectorateCommunications800 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.