Kosmos 359

Failed Soviet Venus probe. Kosmos 359 was launched on August 22, 1970 aboard a Molniya 8K78M from Baikonur. Latest status in GCAT: reentered (orbital decay) (Nov 6, 1970).

COSPAR 1970-065ANORAD 4501Soviet Union

Identity

Name in GCAT: Kosmos-359
Common name: Kosmos 359
Payload designation: 4V-1 No. 631
Other names: V-70 No. 631:P
International designator: 1970-065A
NORAD catalog number: 4501
GCAT identifier: S04501

Mission

Mission type: Deep space, Reentry vehicle
Use: Civil government
Program: 4V-1A
Owner: IKI
Country: Soviet Union
Builder: NPO Lavochkin
Platform (bus): MV

Launch

Date: August 22, 1970 · 05:06 UTC
Launch record: 1970-065Failure · 0.4
Rocket: Molniya 8K78M
Spaceport: Baikonur · pad LC31

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT): LLEO/I
Perigee: 203 km
Apogee: 685 km
Inclination: 51.12°
Status: Reentered (orbital decay)
Status date: November 6, 1970
Last known active: Aug 22, 1970
End of operations: Aug 22, 1970

Size

Mass: 680 kg
Dry mass: 650 kg
Total mass with attached objects: 1,180 kg
Length: 2.5 m
Diameter: 1.20 m
Span: 6.0 m

Landings and impacts

World	Type	Result	Touchdown	Site	Coordinates
Venus	Lander (parachute)	Failed to reach target	—	—	—

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q4235066 (CC0).