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Kosmos-956

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Космос-956

Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 1977-095ALaunched 9/24/1977

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Kosmos-956 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon-3
Launch Date: 9/24/1977
Last Contact: 9/24/1977

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 606.5 km
Inclination: 75.83 deg
Dry Mass: 1,800 kg
Total Mass: 1,800 kg

Payload Classification

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

Organizations

Operator: Yuzhnoye
Manufacturer: Yuzhnoye

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1977-095A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.368