Launch Date
July 22, 1976
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
Unknown
Launch Vehicle
Unknown
NORAD ID
09168
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
8/2/1976
Name
COSMOS 844 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-844
Type
Status
Owner
TSSKB
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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