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[Kosmos] (1973-U01)

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[Космос]

Earth ObservationsuborbitalCOSPAR 1973-U01Launched 4/25/1973

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Launch 1973-U01
Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon-2
Launch Date: 4/25/1973
Last Contact: 4/25/1973

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: suborbital
Altitude: -275 km
Inclination: 65 deg
Dry Mass: 1,150 kg
Total Mass: 3,800 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Earth Observation
Payload Category: IMG-R
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: 1973-U01