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COSMOS 96 (01742)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Kosmos-96
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 23, 1965
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01742
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
12/9/1965
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 96
Alternative Name
Kosmos-96
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
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
6.7
Dry Mass
963
Launch Mass
963
Shape
Step Cyl + 2 Pan + Dish
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
3MV-4 No. 6
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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