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COSMOS 192 (03047)
COSPAR: 1967-116A | Alt Name: Kosmos-192
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 23, 1967
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03047
International Designator
1967-116A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:29:47 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
74.01°
Right Ascension
311.72°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
112.88°
Period
98.79 min
Mean Motion
14.58 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 192
Alternative Name
Kosmos-192
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
OKB10
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 03047U 67116A 26201.77068909 .00000116 00000+0 31877-4 0 9999
2 03047 74.0135 311.7231 0007104 112.8759 247.3156 14.57600350103529
Source: Celestrak
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
5
Diameter
2.1
Span
17
Dry Mass
775
Launch Mass
775
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
2.5999
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Tsiklon No. 11L
Purpose
Navigation / Communication
Mission
Navigation / Communication
Manufacturer
OKB10
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
KAUR-1 11F617
Configuration
KAUR-1
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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