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Kosmos-8

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Космос-8

Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 1962 A XI 1Launched 8/18/1962

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Kosmos-8
Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 63S1
Launch Date: 8/18/1962
Last Contact: 8/23/1962

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 414 km
Inclination: 48.97 deg
Dry Mass: 235 kg
Total Mass: 235 kg

Payload Classification

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

Organizations

Operator: Yangel KB
Manufacturer: Yangel KB

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1962 A XI 1
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.018