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LUNA 22 (07315)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Luna-22
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
May 29, 1974
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07315
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
LUNA 22
Alternative Name
Luna-22
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
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
3.5
Diameter
3.5
Span
6
Dry Mass
3000
Launch Mass
3400
Shape
Irr + Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
E-8LS No. 206
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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