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DAS

DAS was launched on July 12, 1988 aboard a Proton-K/D-2 from Baikonur. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit, attached to another object.

COSPAR 1988-059GCAT D00675Soviet Union

Identity

Name in GCAT
DAS
Payload designation
Dolgozhivushchaya AS
International designator
1988-059
GCAT identifier
D00675

Mission

Mission type
—
Owner
MOM
Country
Soviet Union
Builder
NPO Lavochkin
Platform (bus)
Fobos DPS

Launch

Date
July 12, 1988 · 17:01 UTC
Launch record
1988-059Success
Spaceport
Baikonur · pad LC200/40

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
PCO
Status
In orbit, attached to another object

Size

Mass
67 kg
Dry mass
67 kg

Deep space

Deep-space catalog entry
D00675
Final central body
Mars
Phase start
January 24, 1989
Phase outcome
In orbit, attached to another object

Flight phases

FromCentral bodyEndedOutcomeNext
Jul 13, 1988EarthJul 17, 1988Escaped to another body, attachedHCO

Landings and impacts

WorldTypeResultTouchdownSiteCoordinates
PhobosLander (low-velocity impact)Failed to reach target———
PhobosRoverFailed to reach target———

Launched together

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0).