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Kosmos 64

Soviet reconnaissance satellite (Zenit 2-26). Kosmos 64 was launched on March 25, 1965 aboard a Vostok 8A92 from Baikonur. Latest status in GCAT: landed (Apr 2, 1965).

COSPAR 1965-025ANORAD 1305Soviet Union

Identity

Name in GCAT
Kosmos-64
Common name
Kosmos 64
Payload designation
Zenit-2 No. 17L
Other names
:C,:RC,11F61 No. G15001-05:RA
International designator
1965-025A
NORAD catalog number
1305
GCAT identifier
S01305
UN registration
A/AC.105/INF.096

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
March 25, 1965 · 10:00 UTC
Launch record
1965-025Success
Spaceport
Baikonur · pad LC31

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LLEO/I
Perigee
203 km
Apogee
256 km
Inclination
65.00°
Status
Landed
Status date
April 2, 1965
Last known active
Apr 2, 1965
End of operations
Apr 2, 1965

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 Q783576 (CC0).