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Kosmos-249

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Космос-249

Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 1968-091ALaunched 10/20/1968

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Kosmos-249 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Tsiklon-2A
Launch Date: 10/20/1968
Last Contact: 10/20/1968

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 120.5 km
Inclination: 62.27 deg
Dry Mass: 1,400 kg
Total Mass: 1,400 kg

Payload Classification

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

Organizations

Operator: Russian Ministry of Defense
Manufacturer: Machine Building Special Design Bureau

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1968-091A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.199