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COSMOS 475 (05846)
COSPAR: 1972-009A | Alt Name: Kosmos-475
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 25, 1972
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05846
International Designator
1972-009A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:55:12 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
74.05°
Right Ascension
76.15°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
334.81°
Period
104.62 min
Mean Motion
13.76 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 475
Alternative Name
Kosmos-475
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
OKB10
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 05846U 72009A 26200.83000830 .00000012 00000+0 35186-4 0 9992
2 05846 74.0484 76.1458 0022962 334.8144 98.8775 13.76422038731585
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
680
Launch Mass
680
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
2.1254
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Tsiklon No. 19L
Purpose
Navigation / Communication
Mission
Navigation / Communication
Manufacturer
OAZ
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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