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Kosmos 29

Soviet satellite launched in 1964. Kosmos 29 was launched on April 25, 1964 aboard a Vostok 8A92 from Baikonur. Latest status in GCAT: landed (May 3, 1964).

COSPAR 1964-021ANORAD 791Soviet Union

Identity

Name in GCAT
Kosmos-29
Common name
Kosmos 29
Payload designation
Zenit-2 No. 19L
Other names
:C,:RC,11F61 No. R15001-01:RA
International designator
1964-021A
NORAD catalog number
791
GCAT identifier
S00791
UN registration
A/AC.105/INF.071

Mission

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

Launch

Date
April 25, 1964 · 10:21 UTC
Launch record
1964-021Success
Spaceport
Baikonur · pad LC31

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LLEO/I
Perigee
202 km
Apogee
295 km
Inclination
65.01°
Status
Landed
Status date
May 3, 1964
Last known active
May 3, 1964
End of operations
May 3, 1964

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 Q826634 (CC0).