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Kosmos 11K65M launch from Plesetsk (Soviet Union) on April 16, 1991, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 16, 1991 · 07:21 UTCLaunch 1991-029Launch no. 3,622 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC132/1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUNKSSoviet Union

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 16, 1991, 07:21
Launch designation
1991-029
Mission
Parus
Flight name
Kosmos-2142
Vehicle flight ID
47148-401

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,020 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.800 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-21421991-029ANORAD 21230Soviet 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.