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ZOND 2 (00945)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Zond-2
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 30, 1964
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00945
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ZOND 2
Alternative Name
Zond-2
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
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
3.7
Diameter
1.1
Span
3.7
Dry Mass
890
Launch Mass
890
Shape
Step Cyl + 2 Pan + Dish
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
3MV-4A No. 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
OKB-1 of NII-88
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
MV
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
KDU-414
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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