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COSMOS 689 (07476)
COSPAR: 1974-079A | Alt Name: Kosmos-689
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 18, 1974
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07476
International Designator
1974-079A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:51:37 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
82.94°
Right Ascension
151.91°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
31.60°
Period
104.93 min
Mean Motion
13.72 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 689
Alternative Name
Kosmos-689
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VMF
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07476U 74079A 26201.95251175 .00000057 00000+0 45737-4 0 9998
2 07476 82.9441 151.9070 0030974 31.5954 33.3564 13.72369427591000
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
1.841
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Zaliv No. 32L (No. 7)
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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