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Kobal't-M

Soyuz-U-PVB launch from Plesetsk (Russia) on November 14, 2008, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 14, 2008 · 15:50 UTCLaunch 2008-058Launch no. 4,943 in the log
SpaceportPlesetskpad LC16/2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyKVRRussia

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 14, 2008, 15:50
Launch designation
2008-058
Mission
Kobal't-M
Flight name
Kosmos-2445
Vehicle flight ID
77057 -146 103

Orbit and payload

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

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kosmos-24452008-058ANORAD 33439Russian Space ForcesOptical imaging3,186 kgLanded · Feb 23, 2009
Spuskaemaya Kapsula2008-058Russian Ministry of Defense———
Spuskaemaya Kapsula2008-058Russian 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.