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Molniya 8K78M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on June 4, 1987, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 4, 1987 · 18:50 UTCLaunch 1987-048Launch no. 3,186 in the log
RocketMolniya 8K78Mvariant 2BL
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC16/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 4, 1987, 18:50
Launch designation
1987-048
Mission
Oko
Flight name
Kosmos-1849
Vehicle flight ID
78028 -511

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
40,006 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-18491987-048ANORAD 18083Proto-Vozdhusnoy OboronyMissile early warning1,250 kgReentered (orbital decay) · Feb 3, 2003

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