The 10 Most Iconic Satellites Still in Space
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COSMOS 588 (06845)
COSPAR: 1973-069A | Alt Name: Kosmos-588
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 2, 1973
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06845
International Designator
1973-069A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:50:44 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
74.00°
Right Ascension
308.24°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
105.34°
Period
115.33 min
Mean Motion
12.49 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 588
Alternative Name
Kosmos-588
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 06845U 73069A 26200.74357426 -.00000002 00000+0 94250-4 0 9992
2 06845 74.0032 308.2427 0028236 105.3446 49.0086 12.48636916406464
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
0.6887
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Strela-1M Blok 07 No. 1
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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