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Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on February 18, 1987, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 18, 1987 · 13:53 UTCLaunch 1987-017Launch no. 3,152 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 18, 1987, 13:53
Launch designation
1987-017
Mission
Parus
Flight name
Kosmos-1821
Vehicle flight ID
65072-354

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-18211987-017ANORAD 17525Soviet 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.