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COSMOS 508 (06121)
COSPAR: 1972-057E | Alt Name: Kosmos-508
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 20, 1972
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06121
International Designator
1972-057E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:19:44 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
74.03°
Right Ascension
347.99°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
46.11°
Period
115.30 min
Mean Motion
12.49 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 508
Alternative Name
Kosmos-508
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
OKB10
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 06121U 72057E 26200.84704638 -.00000013 00000+0 15976-4 0 9997
2 06121 74.0296 347.9928 0033713 46.1136 107.7939 12.48902659461777
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
0.8
Diameter
0.8
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
60
Launch Mass
60
Shape
Poly
Radar Cross Section
0.6689
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Strela-1M Blok 04 No. 5
Purpose
Military Communication
Mission
Military Communication
Manufacturer
OKB10
Life Expectancy
6 months
Bus
Strela-1 11F625
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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