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LUNA 9 (01954)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Luna-9
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
January 31, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01954
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
2/3/1966
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
LUNA 9
Alternative Name
Luna-9
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
IKI/BABTS
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
2.7
Diameter
0.6
Span
2.7
Dry Mass
300
Launch Mass
1166
Shape
Cyl + Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
E-6M No. 202 (13)
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NPOL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
E-6 DU
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
KTDU-5A
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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