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Kosmos-252

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Космос-252

Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 1968-097ALaunched 11/1/1968

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Kosmos-252 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon-2A
Launch Date: 11/1/1968
Last Contact: 11/1/1968

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 1,338.5 km
Inclination: 62.32 deg
Dry Mass: 1,400 kg
Total Mass: 1,400 kg

Payload Classification

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

Organizations

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

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1968-097A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.199