Ukrainian earth ionosphere satellite. Studied the influence of the ionosphere on passing VLF radio waves. Astronomy, Ionosphere satellite built by Yuzhnoye, Russia. Launched 1966 - 1968. Used DS Bus.
Status: Operational 1966.First Launch: 1966-05-24.Last Launch: 1968-12-14.Number: 3 .Gross mass: 300 kg (660 lb).
More at:DS-U2-I.
Family:
Earth,
Ionosphere sat.
Country:
Ukraine.
Launch Vehicles:
Kosmos 2,
R-12,
Kosmos 11K63.
Launch Sites:
Kapustin Yar,
Kapustin Yar LC86/1,
Kapustin Yar LC86/4.
Agency:
MO,
Yuzhnoye.
Bibliography:
2,
6,
99,
12278.
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 | Cosmos 142 Credit: Manufacturer Image |
1966 May 24 -. 05:31 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kapustin Yar.
Launch Complex:
Kapustin Yar LC86/1.
LV Family:
R-12.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K63.
- Cosmos 119 - .Payload: DS-U2-I s/n 1.Mass: 250 kg (550 lb).Nation:Russia.Agency:MO.Program:DS.Class:Earth.Type: Ionosphere satellite.Spacecraft Bus:DS.Spacecraft:DS-U2-I.Completed Operations Date: 1966-05-26 .Decay Date: 1966-11-30 .USAF Sat Cat: 2182 .COSPAR: 1966-043A.Apogee: 1,278 km (794 mi).Perigee: 209 km (129 mi).Inclination: 48.40 deg.Period: 99.70 min. Studied the influence of the ionosphere on passing VLF radio waves..
1967 February 14 -. 10:04 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kapustin Yar.
Launch Complex:
Kapustin Yar LC86/1.
LV Family:
R-12.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K63.
- Cosmos 142 - .Payload: DS-U2-I s/n 2.Mass: 315 kg (694 lb).Nation:Russia.Agency:MO.Program:DS.Class:Earth.Type: Ionosphere satellite.Spacecraft Bus:DS.Spacecraft:DS-U2-I.Completed Operations Date: 1967-07-06 .Decay Date: 1967-07-06 .USAF Sat Cat: 2678 .COSPAR: 1967-013A.Apogee: 1,320 km (820 mi).Perigee: 216 km (134 mi).Inclination: 48.40 deg.Period: 100.10 min. Studied the influence of the ionosphere on passing VLF radio waves..
1968 December 14 -. 05:09 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Kapustin Yar.
Launch Complex:
Kapustin Yar LC86/4.
LV Family:
R-12.
Launch Vehicle:
Kosmos 11K63.
- Cosmos 259 - .Payload: DS-U2-I s/n 3.Mass: 325 kg (716 lb).Nation:Russia.Agency:MO.Program:DS.Class:Earth.Type: Ionosphere satellite.Spacecraft Bus:DS.Spacecraft:DS-U2-I.Completed Operations Date: 1969-05-05 .Decay Date: 1969-05-05 .USAF Sat Cat: 3612 .COSPAR: 1968-113A.Apogee: 1,331 km (827 mi).Perigee: 215 km (133 mi).Inclination: 48.40 deg.Period: 100.20 min. Studied the influence of the ionosphere on passing VLF radio waves..
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