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Oko-S F3

Proton-K/DM-2 launch from Baikonur (Soviet Union) on October 28, 1987, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 28, 1987 · 15:15 UTCLaunch 1987-091Launch no. 3,230 in the log
SpaceportBaikonurpad LC200/40
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 28, 1987, 15:15
Launch designation
1987-091
Mission
Oko-S F3
Flight name
Kosmos-1894
Vehicle flight ID
325-01

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,185 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-18941987-091ANORAD 18443Proto-Vozdhusnoy OboronyMissile early warning1,250 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.