About this launch
The DS-P1-Yu 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 padKapustin Yar, Russian Federation
- Site
- Kapustin Yar, Russian Federation
Rocket and boosterKosmos 11K63
- Vehicle
- Kosmos 11K63
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MissionTest Target · LEO
Test Target · LEO
What it put in orbit9 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| COSMOS 501 1972-054A | Payload | re-entered 1974-05-09 | |
| SL-7 R/B 1972-054B | Rocket body | re-entered 1973-06-10 | |
| COSMOS 501 DEB 1972-054C | Debris | re-entered 1972-09-05 | |
| COSMOS 501 DEB 1972-054D | Debris | re-entered 1972-08-03 | |
| COSMOS 501 DEB 1972-054E | Debris | re-entered 1972-08-07 | |
| COSMOS 501 DEB 1972-054F | Debris | re-entered 1972-08-06 | |
| COSMOS 501 DEB 1972-054G | Debris | re-entered 1972-07-25 | |
| COSMOS 501 DEB 1972-054H | Debris | re-entered 1972-07-25 |
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| COSMOS 501 DEB 1972-054J | Debris | re-entered 1972-09-18 |
COSPAR ID 1972-054. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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