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Kosmos-291

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Космос-291

Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 1969-066ALaunched 8/6/1969

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Kosmos-291 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon-2
Launch Date: 8/6/1969
Last Contact: 9/8/1969

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 318.5 km
Inclination: 62.24 deg
Dry Mass: 1,400 kg
Total Mass: 1,400 kg

Payload Classification

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

Organizations

Operator: Russian Ministry of Defense
Manufacturer: Machine Building Special Design Bureau

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1969-066A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.212