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Kobal't-M

Soyuz-U-PVB launch from Plesetsk (Russia) on May 3, 2006, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

May 3, 2006 · 17:38 UTCLaunch 2006-017Launch no. 4,767 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC16/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyKVRRussia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
May 3, 2006, 17:38
Launch designation
2006-017
Mission
Kobal't-M
Flight name
Kosmos-2420
Vehicle flight ID
78031 -800 090

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
366 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.9 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-24202006-017ANORAD 29111Russian Space ForcesOptical imaging3,186 kgLanded · Jul 19, 2006
Spuskaemaya Kapsula2006-017Russian Ministry of Defense———
Spuskaemaya Kapsula2006-017Russian Ministry of Defense———

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.