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Kosmos-261

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Космос-261

Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 1968-117ALaunched 12/19/1968

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Kosmos-261 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 11K63
Launch Date: 12/19/1968
Last Contact: 2/12/1969

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 406 km
Inclination: 71.04 deg
Dry Mass: 335 kg
Total Mass: 335 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Science Exploration
Payload Category: SCI
Payload Class: C

Organizations

Operator: Yuzhnoye
Manufacturer: Yuzhnoye

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1968-117A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.203