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Prognoz is a series of research satellites to study solar activity and its influence on Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere.
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Launch window and padBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
- Site
- Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Rocket and boosterMolniya-M 2BL
- Vehicle
- Molniya-M 2BL
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MissionHeliophysics · Elliptical
Heliophysics · Elliptical
What it put in orbit5 catalogued objects
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROGNOZ 2 1972-046A | Payload | re-entered 1981-01-16 | |
| SL-6 R/B 1972-046B | Rocket body | re-entered 1972-08-01 | |
| SL-6 PLAT 1972-046C | Debris | re-entered 1972-08-13 | |
| SL-6 DEB 1972-046D | Debris | re-entered 1972-07-19 | |
| SL-6 DEB 1972-046E | Debris | re-entered 1972-07-04 |
COSPAR ID 1972-046. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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