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LUNA 21 (06333)
COSPAR: 1973-001A | Alt Name: Luna-21
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 8, 1973
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06333
International Designator
1973-001A
Decay Date
1/15/1973
Basic Satellite Info
Name
LUNA 21
Alternative Name
Luna-21
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
IKI/BABTS
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
1.5
Diameter
3.5
Span
5
Dry Mass
1124
Launch Mass
2944
Shape
Irr + 4 Leg
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
E-8 No. 204
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NPOL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Luna E-8
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
KTDU-417
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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