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SPUTNIK 19 (00371)
COSPAR: 1962-040A | Alt Name: AMS
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 25, 1962
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00371
International Designator
1962-040A
Decay Date
8/28/1962
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SPUTNIK 19
Alternative Name
AMS
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
OKB1
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.8
Diameter
1.1
Span
4
Dry Mass
600
Launch Mass
600
Shape
Step Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
2MV-1 No. 1
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
OKB1
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
MV
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
KDU-414
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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