Ctrl K

© Polaris Intelligence 2026

Privacy Terms Admin

Kosmos-246

retired

Космос-246

Earth ObservationLEOCOSPAR 1968-087ALaunched 10/7/1968

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Kosmos-246 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Voskhod 11A57
Launch Date: 10/7/1968
Last Contact: 10/12/1968

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 234 km
Inclination: 65.37 deg
Dry Mass: 2,200 kg
Total Mass: 5,650 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Earth Observation
Payload Category: IMG
Payload Class: D

Organizations

Operator: Russian Space Forces
Manufacturer: TsKBEM Filial No. 3

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1968-087A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.198