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COSMOS 679 (07437)
COSPAR: 1974-072C | Alt Name: Kosmos-679
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 19, 1974
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07437
International Designator
1974-072C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:34:59 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
74.03°
Right Ascension
188.65°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
194.59°
Period
115.72 min
Mean Motion
12.44 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 679
Alternative Name
Kosmos-679
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07437U 74072C 26200.69097036 -.00000016 00000+0 -45943-5 0 9999
2 07437 74.0326 188.6488 0028121 194.5874 165.4365 12.44423783354561
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
0.6876
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Strela-1M Blok 10 No. 3
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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