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DS-U2-IP

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DS-U2-IP
DS-U2-IP
Credit: Yuzhnoye

Ukrainian earth ionosphere satellite. Cosmos 378. Studied the ionosphere and charged particle flows. Astronomy, Ionosphere satellite built by Yuzhnoye, Russia. Launched 1970. Used DS Bus.

More at: DS-U2-IP.

Related

Country
Ukraine
Launch Vehicles
R-14, Kosmos 3, Kosmos 11K65M
Agency
MO, Yuzhnoye
Bibliography
2, 6, 99, 12280

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  • DS-U2-IP
    DS-U2-IP
    Credit: Manufacturer Image

Chronology

1 event

1970 November 17

18:20 GMT - . Launch Site: Plesetsk. Launch Complex: Plesetsk LC132/2. LV Family: R-14. Launch Vehicle: Kosmos 11K65M.
  • Cosmos 378 - . Payload: DS-U2-IP s/n 1. Mass: 710 kg (1,560 lb). Nation: Russia. Agency: MO. Program: DS. Class: Earth. Type: Ionosphere satellite. Spacecraft Bus: DS. Spacecraft: DS-U2-IP. Completed Operations Date: 1971-09-13 . Decay Date: 1972-08-17 . USAF Sat Cat: 4713 . COSPAR: 1970-097A. Apogee: 1,742 km (1,082 mi). Perigee: 234 km (145 mi). Inclination: 74.00 deg. Period: 104.90 min. Studied the ionosphere and charged particle flows..