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Kosmos-868

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Космос-868

Signals IntelligenceLEOCOSPAR 1976-113ALaunched 11/26/1976

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Kosmos-868 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon-2
Launch Date: 11/26/1976
Last Contact: 12/31/1976

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 435 km
Inclination: 65.04 deg
Dry Mass: 3,000 kg
Total Mass: 3,300 kg

Payload Classification

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

Organizations

Operator: Arsenal Design Bureau
Manufacturer: Arsenal Design Bureau

Constellation

Name: US naval ocean surveillance
Active Satellites: 0

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1976-113A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.355