JSC Vimpel
An analysis of Russia's independent space tracking system and how it compares to the established U.S. Space Surveillance Network
Launch Date
February 16, 1976
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
NORAD ID
08694
International Designator
1976-015A
Decay Date
2/16/1976
Name
COSMOS 804
Alternative Name
Kosmos-804
Type
Status
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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.
Length
4.2
Diameter
1.8
Span
4.2
Dry Mass
1400
Launch Mass
1400
Shape
Cyl + Truss
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
IS-M No. 525-10-021
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TSKBM/KOMET
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
IS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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