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Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on July 18, 1988, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 18, 1988 · 22:28 UTCLaunch 1988-062Launch no. 3,314 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC133/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 18, 1988, 22:28
Launch designation
1988-062
Mission
Parus
Flight name
Kosmos-1959
Vehicle flight ID
65096-175

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,008 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-19591988-062ANORAD 19324Soviet 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.