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Kosmos-259

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Космос-259

Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 1968-113ALaunched 12/14/1968

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Kosmos-259 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 11K63
Launch Date: 12/14/1968
Last Contact: 5/5/1969

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 711 km
Inclination: 48.42 deg
Dry Mass: 286 kg
Total Mass: 286 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Science Exploration
Payload Category: SCI
Payload Class: C

Organizations

Operator: Yuzhnoye
Manufacturer: Yuzhnoye

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1968-113A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.203