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INTERCOSMOS 16 (09055)
COSPAR: 1976-076A | Alt Name: Interkosmos-16
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 27, 1976
Launch Site
KYMSC
Launch Pad
LC107/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09055
International Designator
1976-076A
Decay Date
7/10/1979
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
INTERCOSMOS 16
Alternative Name
Interkosmos-16
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
IKI
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
2.6
Diameter
1.3
Span
2.8
Dry Mass
302
Launch Mass
302
Shape
Ell + Pan + Ant
Radar Cross Section
6.2492
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DS-U3-IK-5 No. 6L
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
YUZH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
DS-U3
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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