Kosmos 159

Soviet satellite launched in May 1967. Kosmos 159 was launched on May 16, 1967 aboard a Molniya 8K78M from Baikonur. Latest status in GCAT: reentered (orbital decay) (Nov 11, 1977).

COSPAR 1967-046ANORAD 2805Soviet Union

Identity

Name in GCAT: Kosmos-159
Common name: Kosmos 159
Payload designation: E-6LS No. 111
International designator: 1967-046A
NORAD catalog number: 2805
GCAT identifier: S02805
UN registration: A/AC.105/INF.167

Mission

Mission type: Deep space
Use: Civil government
Program: E-6LS
Owner: IKI
Country: Soviet Union
Builder: NPO Lavochkin
Platform (bus): E-6 DU

Launch

Date: May 16, 1967 · 21:43 UTC
Launch record: 1967-046Success
Rocket: Molniya 8K78M
Spaceport: Baikonur · pad LC1

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT): HEO
Perigee: 671 km
Apogee: 60,294 km
Inclination: 51.86°
Status: Reentered (orbital decay)
Status date: November 11, 1977
Last known active: 1967
End of operations: 1967

Size

Mass: 1,300 kg
Dry mass: 1,300 kg
Total mass with attached objects: 1,612 kg
Length: 4.5 m
Diameter: 2.00 m
Span: 4.5 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q3359380 (CC0).