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INTERCOSMOS 15 (08903)
COSPAR: 1976-056A | Alt Name: Interkosmos-15
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 19, 1976
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08903
International Designator
1976-056A
Decay Date
11/18/1979
Basic Satellite Info
Name
INTERCOSMOS 15
Alternative Name
Interkosmos-15
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
1.8
Diameter
1.5
Span
23
Dry Mass
950
Launch Mass
950
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan + Ant
Radar Cross Section
15.6072
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AUOS-Z-T-IK
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
YUZH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
AUOS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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