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COSMOS 285 (03983)
COSPAR: 1969-049A | Alt Name: Kosmos-285
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 3, 1969
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K63
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03983
International Designator
1969-049A
Decay Date
10/7/1969
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 285
Alternative Name
Kosmos-285
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PVO
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
1.2
Diameter
1.2
Span
1.2
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
200
Shape
Poly
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DS-P1-Yu No. 24L
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
YUZH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
DS-P1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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