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COSMOS 894 (09846)
COSPAR: 1977-013A | Alt Name: Kosmos-894
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 21, 1977
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09846
International Designator
1977-013A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:55:17 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
82.94°
Right Ascension
84.75°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
159.60°
Period
104.79 min
Mean Motion
13.74 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Velocity
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 894
Alternative Name
Kosmos-894
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VMF
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 09846U 77013A 26184.99673492 .00000062 00000-0 49855-4 0 9998
2 09846 82.9432 84.7459 0030203 159.5972 211.5417 13.74210981474484
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
3.135
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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