Kosmos 104

Soviet reconnaissance satellite (Zenit 2-33). Kosmos 104 was launched on January 7, 1966 aboard a Vostok 8A92 from Baikonur. Latest status in GCAT: landed (Jan 15, 1966).

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Identity

Name in GCAT: Kosmos-104
Common name: Kosmos 104
Payload designation: Zenit-2 No. 36L
Other names: :C,:RC,11F61 No. U15001-08:RA
International designator: 1966-001A
NORAD catalog number: 1903
GCAT identifier: S01903
UN registration: A/AC.105/INF.124

Mission

Mission type: Optical imaging
Use: Defense
Program: Zenit-2 A
Owner: TsUKOS
Country: Soviet Union
Builder: OKB-1 Filial No. 3
Platform (bus): Zenit-2

Launch

Date: January 7, 1966 · 08:20 UTC
Launch record: 1966-001Success
Rocket: Vostok 8A92
Spaceport: Baikonur · pad LC31

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT): LLEO/I
Perigee: 193 km
Apogee: 380 km
Inclination: 65.00°
Status: Landed
Status date: January 15, 1966
Last known active: Jan 15, 1966
End of operations: Jan 15, 1966

Size

Mass: 2,100 kg
Dry mass: 2,100 kg
Total mass with attached objects: 4,700 kg
Length: 6.5 m
Diameter: 2.40 m
Span: 6.5 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q12270325 (CC0).