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COSMOS 348 (04413)
COSPAR: 1970-044A | Alt Name: Kosmos-348
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 13, 1970
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K63
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04413
International Designator
1970-044A
Decay Date
7/25/1970
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 348
Alternative Name
Kosmos-348
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
YUZH
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
2.2
Diameter
1.3
Span
3
Dry Mass
235
Launch Mass
235
Shape
Ell + 4 Pan + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DS-U2-GK No. 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
YUZH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
DS-U2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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