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INTERCOSMOS 12 (07500)
COSPAR: 1974-086A | Alt Name: Interkosmos-12
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 31, 1974
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07500
International Designator
1974-086A
Decay Date
7/11/1975
Basic Satellite Info
Name
INTERCOSMOS 12
Alternative Name
Interkosmos-12
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
IK
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
2.1
Diameter
1.3
Span
3.2
Dry Mass
317
Launch Mass
317
Shape
Ell + Pan + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DS-U2-IK No. 4 (Ion)
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
YUZH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
DS-U2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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