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COSMOS 2568 (56091)
COSPAR: 2023-045A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2568
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 29, 2023
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1V
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56091
International Designator
2023-045A
Decay Date
1/3/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2568
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2568
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MORF
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2568 (also known as Kosmos-2568) is a satellite launched by Russia on March 29, 2023, from the Plisetskaya Launch Site using Soyuz-2-1V launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 3 meters in length and 1.3 meters in diameter with a span of 3 meters. It has a dry mass of 500 kg and was launched with a total mass of 520 kg. The satellite is owned by MORF, manufactured by VNIIEMI, and carries the payload EO-MKA No. 4. Its shape consists of a cylinder with two panels attached.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3
Diameter
1.3
Span
3
Dry Mass
500
Launch Mass
520
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
EO-MKA No. 4
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
VNIIEMI
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
EMKA
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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