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ZOND 5 (03394)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Zond-5
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
September 14, 1968
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03394
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
9/21/1968
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ZOND 5
Alternative Name
Zond-5
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
TSKBEM
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
1.8
Diameter
2
Span
1.8
Dry Mass
2800
Launch Mass
2800
Shape
Rounded Cone
Radar Cross Section
0.58
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
L-1 No. 9L
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TSKBEM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
7K-L1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
KTDU-53
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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