Mission
Human Exploration · LEO
Third Salyut space station launched. Lost due to uncontrolled engines firing, called Kosmos-557 in an attempt to hide its true nature.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| COSMOS 557 1973-026A | Payload | re-entered 1973-05-22 | |
| SL-13 R/B 1973-026B | Rocket body | re-entered 1973-05-17 |
COSPAR ID 1973-026 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).