The classified satellite was launched into a 176 x 382 km (95 x 206 nmi) orbit, inclined at 67.1 degrees. Jonathon’s Space Report comments that this orbit is typical of Yantar class reconnaissance satellites. This generation of Yantar spacecraft, possibly called Kobal’t, carries a large recoverable capsule containing the camera system and film, as well as two small film capsules which would be returned during the mission. The spacecraft will likely remain in orbit for about 120 days which would lead to a landing around September 26.