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Oko

Molniya 8K78M-PVB launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on July 25, 1990, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 25, 1990 · 18:13 UTCLaunch 1990-064Launch no. 3,539 in the log
RocketMolniya 8K78M-PVBvariant 2BL
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC16/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 25, 1990, 18:13
Launch designation
1990-064
Mission
Oko
Flight name
Kosmos-2087
Vehicle flight ID
77017 -572

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
40,649 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.6 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-20871990-064ANORAD 20707Proto-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.