Launch Date
December 15, 1976
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K
NORAD ID
09609
International Designator
1976-121D
Decay Date
12/23/1976
Name
SL-13 DEB
Alternative Name
82LB72 LVI-1
Type
Status
Owner
ZIKH
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
10
Diameter
4.2
Span
10
Dry Mass
10000
Launch Mass
10000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
TKS GVM
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ZIKH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
TKS GVM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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