Raduga 18
Raduga 18 launched on 17 January 1986, 10:20 UTC on a Proton-K/DM from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: Raduga 18.
| Name | Raduga 18 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 17 January 1986, 10:20 UTC |
| Vehicle | Proton-K/DM |
| Launch site | Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan |
| Company | Soviet Space Program |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | Raduga 18 |
| Orbit | Geostationary Orbit |
Questions
- When did Raduga 18 launch?
- Raduga 18 launched on 17 January 1986, 10:20 UTC.
- What rocket launched Raduga 18?
- Raduga 18 launched on a Proton-K/DM.
- Where did Raduga 18 launch from?
- Raduga 18 launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
- What was the outcome of Raduga 18?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.