About this launch
The DS-P1-I series of satellites was used to calibrate space surveillance and early warning radars.
More about this launch
Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padPlesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
- Site
- Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
Rocket and boosterKosmos 11K63
- Vehicle
- Kosmos 11K63
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MissionTest Target · LEO
Test Target · LEO
What it put in orbit2 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| COSMOS 242 1968-079A | Payload | re-entered 1968-11-13 | |
| SL-7 R/B 1968-079B | Rocket body | re-entered 1968-10-22 |
COSPAR ID 1968-079. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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