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Oko

Molniya 8K78M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on November 23, 1989, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 23, 1989 · 20:35 UTCLaunch 1989-091Launch no. 3,462 in the log
RocketMolniya 8K78Mvariant 2BL
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC16/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 23, 1989, 20:35
Launch designation
1989-091
Mission
Oko
Flight name
Kosmos-2050
Vehicle flight ID
77059 -563

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
39,766 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-20501989-091ANORAD 20330Proto-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.