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COSMOS 627 (07008)
COSPAR: 1973-109A | Alt Name: Kosmos-627
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 29, 1973
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07008
International Designator
1973-109A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:21:05 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
82.95°
Right Ascension
97.65°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
245.08°
Period
104.87 min
Mean Motion
13.73 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 627
Alternative Name
Kosmos-627
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VMF
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07008U 73109A 26200.80631713 .00000042 00000+0 29627-4 0 9999
2 07008 82.9534 97.6484 0030741 245.0762 182.2787 13.73080630632363
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
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
1.798
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Zaliv No. 26L (No. 4)
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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