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COSMOS 823 (08873)
COSPAR: 1976-051A | Alt Name: Kosmos-823
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 2, 1976
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08873
International Designator
1976-051A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:19:38 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
82.97°
Right Ascension
112.32°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
122.88°
Period
104.84 min
Mean Motion
13.74 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 823
Alternative Name
Kosmos-823
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VMF
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 08873U 76051A 26200.80531078 .00000054 00000+0 41373-4 0 9997
2 08873 82.9670 112.3233 0023583 122.8789 298.9599 13.73541808511629
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
1.764
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Zaliv No. 10
Purpose
Navigation / Communication
Mission
Navigation / Communication
Manufacturer
OKB10
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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