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COSMOS 298 (04092)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Kosmos-298
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
September 15, 1969
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC191/66
Launch Vehicle
R-36O 8K69
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04092
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
9/16/1969
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 298
Alternative Name
Kosmos-298
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
RVSN
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
2.3
Diameter
1.4
Span
2.3
Dry Mass
1450
Launch Mass
1450
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OGCh No. 21
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
YUZH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
OGCh
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
OGCh Retro
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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