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COSMOS 489 (06019)
COSPAR: 1972-035A | Alt Name: Kosmos-489
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 1972
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06019
International Designator
1972-035A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:52:45 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
74.02°
Right Ascension
272.18°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
205.65°
Period
104.64 min
Mean Motion
13.76 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 489
Alternative Name
Kosmos-489
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
OKB10
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 06019U 72035A 26200.70330705 .00000004 00000+0 27684-4 0 9992
2 06019 74.0201 272.1824 0024556 205.6471 271.7131 13.76154594721350
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
1.7997
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Tsiklon No. 23L
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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