Launch Date
December 22, 1975
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM
NORAD ID
08514
International Designator
1975-123B
Decay Date
12/22/1975
Name
SL-12 PLAT
Alternative Name
Perekhodnik
Type
Status
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
4
Diameter
3.7
Span
4
Dry Mass
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Sredniy perekhodnik
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ZIKH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Adapter
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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