About this launch
The first soviet navigation system called Tsiklon consisted of Zaliv satellites in low earth orbit.
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-3M (11K65M)
- Vehicle
- Kosmos-3M (11K65M)
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MissionNavigation · LEO
Navigation · LEO
What it put in orbit4 catalogued objects, 1 of them satellites
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| COSMOS 663 1974-048A | Payload | 961 × 996 km · 83.0° | Globe |
| SL-8 R/B 1974-048B | Rocket body | 957 × 984 km · 83.0° | Globe |
| COSMOS 663 DEB 1974-048C | Debris | 950 × 985 km · 83.0° | Globe |
| COSMOS 663 DEB 1974-048D | Debris | 955 × 991 km · 83.0° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 1974-048. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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