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Vektor

Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on August 28, 1990, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 28, 1990 · 15:45 UTCLaunch 1990-078Launch no. 3,554 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC133/3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 28, 1990, 15:45
Launch designation
1990-078
Mission
Vektor
Flight name
Kosmos-2098
Vehicle flight ID
53711-240

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,976 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.585 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-20981990-078ANORAD 20774Proto-Vozdhusnoy OboronyCalibration585 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.