X Report 17 Jan 2025
SpaceX marks another milestone and setback with Starship Flight 7, achieving a successful booster catch but losing the upper stage during ascent.
LUNA 12 (02508)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Luna-12
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02508
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
LUNA 12
Alternative Name
Luna-12
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
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
4.5
Diameter
2
Span
4.5
Dry Mass
1288
Launch Mass
1308
Shape
Cone + Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
E-6LF No. 102
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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