Launch Date
June 25, 2006
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90/20
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
NORAD ID
32911
International Designator
2006-026FN
Decay Date
6/24/2008
Name
COSMOS 2421 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-2421
Type
Status
Owner
KVR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.036
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ARSL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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