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COSMOS 965 (10501)
COSPAR: 1977-111A | Alt Name: Kosmos-965
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 8, 1977
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10501
International Designator
1977-111A
Decay Date
12/16/1979
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 965
Alternative Name
Kosmos-965
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PVO
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
2.5
Diameter
1.8
Span
23
Dry Mass
925
Launch Mass
1045
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
15.4902
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Taifun-2A (03)
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
YUZH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Romb
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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