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COSMOS 739 (07828)
COSPAR: 1975-045H | Alt Name: Kosmos-739
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 28, 1975
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07828
International Designator
1975-045H
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:37:11 GMT
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Inclination
74.02°
Right Ascension
66.45°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
281.36°
Period
114.81 min
Mean Motion
12.54 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 739
Alternative Name
Kosmos-739
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07828U 75045H 26201.77582845 -.00000021 00000+0 -31849-4 0 9996
2 07828 74.0168 66.4517 0031535 281.3632 150.0763 12.54207920341792
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
0.682
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Strela-1M Blok 12 No. 8
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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