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Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on April 4, 1989, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 4, 1989 · 18:36 UTCLaunch 1989-028Launch no. 3,398 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 4, 1989, 18:36
Launch designation
1989-028
Mission
Parus
Flight name
Kosmos-2016
Vehicle flight ID
47126-194

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,016 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-20161989-028ANORAD 19921Soviet 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.