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COSMOS 628 (07094)
COSPAR: 1974-001A | Alt Name: Kosmos-628
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 17, 1974
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07094
International Designator
1974-001A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:18:59 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
82.96°
Right Ascension
157.50°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
51.72°
Period
104.65 min
Mean Motion
13.76 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 628
Alternative Name
Kosmos-628
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VMF
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07094U 74001A 26200.84651625 .00000053 00000+0 38647-4 0 9998
2 07094 82.9576 157.5025 0037794 51.7229 337.2991 13.75970204635073
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
2.0096
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Zaliv No. 30L (No. 5)
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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