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COSMOS 906 (09938)
COSPAR: 1977-031A | Alt Name: Kosmos-906
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 27, 1977
Launch Site
KYMSC
Launch Pad
LC107/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09938
International Designator
1977-031A
Decay Date
3/23/1980
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 906
Alternative Name
Kosmos-906
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOSR
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
1
Diameter
1
Span
1
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
12.9156
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ER-763-4
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
OAZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ER763-4
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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