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COSMOS 929 (10146)
COSPAR: 1977-066A | Alt Name: Kosmos-929
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 17, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10146
International Designator
1977-066A
Decay Date
2/2/1978
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 929
Alternative Name
Kosmos-929
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ZIKH
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
13
Diameter
4.2
Span
13
Dry Mass
14000
Launch Mass
14750
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TKS No. 161-01
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ZIKH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
77KS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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