Space Brief 4 Oct 2025
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COSMOS 777 (08416)
COSPAR: 1975-102A | Alt Name: Kosmos-777
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 29, 1975
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08416
International Designator
1975-102A
Decay Date
6/3/1976
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 777
Alternative Name
Kosmos-777
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ARSL
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
10
Diameter
1.3
Span
17
Dry Mass
3000
Launch Mass
3300
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
US-P No. 111
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ARSL/KOMET
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
US-P
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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