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COSMOS 998 (10771)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Kosmos-998
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 30, 1978
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10771
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
3/30/1978
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 998
Alternative Name
Kosmos-998
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
5.9
Diameter
2.8
Span
5.9
Dry Mass
3800
Launch Mass
3800
Shape
Cone + Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TKS VA No. 009P/2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ZIKH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
TKS VA
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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