DS-U2-GF
Spacecraft · Ukraine
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Credit: Yuzhnoye
Ukrainian solar satellite. Cosmos 262. Conducted heliophysical studies. Astronomy, Solar satellite built by Yuzhnoye, Russia. Launched 1968. Used DS Bus.
More at: DS-U2-GF.
Related
- Country
- Ukraine
- Launch Vehicles
- Kosmos 2, R-12, Kosmos 11K63
- Launch Sites
- Kapustin Yar, Kapustin Yar LC86/4
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Cosmos 262
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Chronology
1 event
1968 December 26
09:45 GMT - . Launch Site: Kapustin Yar. Launch Complex: Kapustin Yar LC86/4. LV Family: R-12. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 11K63.- Cosmos 262 - . Payload: DS-U2-GF s/n 1. Mass: 352 kg (776 lb). Nation: Russia. Agency: MO. Program: DS. Class: Astronomy. Type: Solar satellite. Spacecraft Bus: DS. Spacecraft: DS-U2-GF. Completed Operations Date: 1969-05-03 . Decay Date: 1969-07-18 . USAF Sat Cat: 3629 . COSPAR: 1968-119A. Apogee: 791 km (491 mi). Perigee: 264 km (164 mi). Inclination: 48.40 deg. Period: 95.20 min. Conducted heliophysical studies..