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COSMOS 729 (07768)
COSPAR: 1975-034A | Alt Name: Kosmos-729
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 22, 1975
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07768
International Designator
1975-034A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:58:39 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
82.96°
Right Ascension
117.76°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
114.26°
Period
104.83 min
Mean Motion
13.74 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 729
Alternative Name
Kosmos-729
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VMF
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07768U 75034A 26185.24907022 .00000098 00000-0 88067-4 0 9995
2 07768 82.9647 117.7581 0024274 114.2646 38.7378 13.73645018565379
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
1.5921
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Zaliv No. 8
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
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