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COSMOS 838 (08932)
COSPAR: 1976-063A | Alt Name: Kosmos-838
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 2, 1976
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08932
International Designator
1976-063A
Decay Date
8/23/1977
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 838
Alternative Name
Kosmos-838
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ARSL
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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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
36.872
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
US-P No. 112/Ritm
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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