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COSMOS 864 (09509)
COSPAR: 1976-108A | Alt Name: Kosmos-864
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 29, 1976
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09509
International Designator
1976-108A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:19:19 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
82.94°
Right Ascension
137.01°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
96.81°
Period
104.68 min
Mean Motion
13.76 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 864
Alternative Name
Kosmos-864
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VMF
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 09509U 76108A 26185.13841769 .00000056 00000-0 41904-4 0 9999
2 09509 82.9413 137.0073 0031344 96.8134 274.1085 13.75582023492771
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
2.1255
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Parus
Purpose
Navigation, data relay
Mission
Navigation, data relay
Manufacturer
OAZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
KAUR-1 11F627
Configuration
KAUR-1
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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