Launch Date
October 22, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Unknown
Launch Vehicle
Unknown
NORAD ID
02509
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
10/24/1966
Name
SL-6 PLAT
Alternative Name
BOZ
Type
Status
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.9
Diameter
2.5
Span
2.5
Dry Mass
300
Launch Mass
600
Shape
Irr
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
BOZ
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TSKBEM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
BOZ
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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