Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
16:34:56
Thursday September 26, 1974
Cosmos 686 is a satellite of the DS-P1 constellation. The satellites of the latter are used to test different systems for future Soviet military satellites. It will test mainly new methods of communication with the ground, new radar systems and modes of power supply by nuclear battery.
Low Earth Orbit
1 Payload
400 kilograms
Manufacturer
OKB-586Rocket
Height: 29.59m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 400 kg
GTO: 0 kg
Liftoff Thrust
636 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 1.65m
Height: 2.99m
Stages
2
114th
Mission
6th
Mission of 1974
872nd
Mission
62nd
Mission of 1974
80th
Orbital launch attempt