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INTERCOSMOS 3 (04482)
COSPAR: 1970-057A | Alt Name: Interkosmos-3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 1970
Launch Site
KYMSC
Launch Pad
LC86/4
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K63
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04482
International Designator
1970-057A
Decay Date
12/6/1970
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
INTERCOSMOS 3
Alternative Name
Interkosmos-3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
IK
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
Diameter
1.3
Span
3.5
Dry Mass
222
Launch Mass
222
Shape
Ell + 2 Pan + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DS-U2-IK No. 1 (Mag)
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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