Launch Date
June 16, 1977
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
NORAD ID
32967
International Designator
1977-047Q
Decay Date
10/19/2013
Name
COSMOS 917 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-917
Type
Status
Owner
PVO
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
0.0779
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
deb Oko
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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