LUNIK 6 (01393)

COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Luna-6
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LUNIK 6 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 8, 1965

Launch Pad

LC1

Launch Vehicle

Molniya 8K78

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

01393

International Designator

N/A

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

LUNIK 6

Alternative Name

Luna-6

Type

Payload

Status

Unknown

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

2.6

Diameter

1.5

Span

2.6

Dry Mass

280

Launch Mass

1025

Shape

Cyl + Cone

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

E-6 No. 7

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

OKB-1 of NII-88

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

E-6 DU

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

KTDU-5A

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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