The 10 Most Iconic Satellites Still in Space
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COSMOS 737 (07826)
COSPAR: 1975-045F | Alt Name: Kosmos-737
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 28, 1975
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07826
International Designator
1975-045F
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:24:12 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
74.02°
Right Ascension
303.28°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
30.45°
Period
115.97 min
Mean Motion
12.42 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 737
Alternative Name
Kosmos-737
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07826U 75045F 26185.05848125 .00000002 00000-0 12619-3 0 9993
2 07826 74.0194 303.2829 0037175 30.4459 142.5148 12.41745190316431
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
0.8
Diameter
0.8
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
60
Launch Mass
60
Shape
Poly
Radar Cross Section
0.6792
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Strela-1M Blok 12 No. 6
Purpose
Military Communication
Mission
Military Communication
Manufacturer
OKB10
Life Expectancy
6 months
Bus
Strela-1 11F625
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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