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Kosmos-3

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Космос-3

Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 1962 NU 1Launched 4/24/1962

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Kosmos-3
Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 63S1
Launch Date: 4/24/1962
Last Contact: 7/22/1962

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 429 km
Inclination: 49 deg
Dry Mass: 251 kg
Total Mass: 251 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Technology Demonstration
Payload Category: TECH
Payload Class: D

Organizations

Operator: RSC Energia
Manufacturer: RSC Energia

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1962 NU 1
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.006