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COSMOS 574 (06707)
COSPAR: 1973-042A | Alt Name: Kosmos-574
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 20, 1973
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06707
International Designator
1973-042A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:21:38 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
82.95°
Right Ascension
181.32°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
197.48°
Period
104.92 min
Mean Motion
13.72 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 574
Alternative Name
Kosmos-574
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VMF
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 06707U 73042A 26185.01503362 .00000047 00000-0 34524-4 0 9991
2 06707 82.9489 181.3240 0020790 197.4815 183.6948 13.72423524 92984
Source: Celestrak
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
5
Diameter
2.1
Span
17
Dry Mass
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
1.5547
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Zaliv No. 28L (No. 2)
Purpose
Navigation / Communication
Mission
Navigation / Communication
Manufacturer
OAZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
KAUR-1 11F617
Configuration
KAUR-1
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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