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Kosmos-218

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Космос-218

Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 1968-037ALaunched 4/25/1968

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Kosmos-218 Mission
Launch Vehicle: R-36O 8K69
Launch Date: 4/25/1968
Last Contact: 4/25/1968

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 142.5 km
Inclination: 49.56 deg
Dry Mass: 1,450 kg
Total Mass: 3,450 kg

Payload Classification

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

Organizations

Operator: Russian Ministry of Defense
Manufacturer: Yuzhnoye

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1968-037A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.189