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Kosmos-516

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Космос-516

Signals IntelligenceLEOCOSPAR 1972-066ALaunched 8/21/1972

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Kosmos-516 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon-2
Launch Date: 8/21/1972
Last Contact: 9/22/1972

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 256 km
Inclination: 64.97 deg
Dry Mass: 1,150 kg
Total Mass: 3,800 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Signals Intelligence
Payload Category: SIG
Payload Class: D

Organizations

Operator: Machine Building Special Design Bureau
Manufacturer: Machine Building Special Design Bureau

Constellation

Name: US naval ocean surveillance
Active Satellites: 0

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1972-066A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.261