Kosmos 9

Soviet reconnaissance satellite (Zenit 2-5). Kosmos 9 was launched on September 27, 1962 aboard a Vostok 8A92 from Baikonur. Latest status in GCAT: landed (Oct 1, 1962).

COSPAR 1962 A OME 1NORAD 422Soviet Union

Identity

Name in GCAT: Kosmos-9
Common name: Kosmos 9
Payload designation: Zenit-2 No. 7L
International designator: 1962 A OME 1
NORAD catalog number: 422
GCAT identifier: S00422
UN registration: A/AC.105/INF.024

Mission

Mission type: Optical imaging
Use: Defense
Program: Zenit-2 LKI
Owner: OKB-1
Country: Soviet Union
Builder: OKB-1 im. S.P. Korolev
Platform (bus): Zenit-2

Launch

Date: September 27, 1962 · 09:39 UTC
Launch record: 1962 A OMESuccess
Rocket: Vostok 8A92
Spaceport: Baikonur · pad LC1

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT): LLEO/I
Perigee: 297 km
Apogee: 339 km
Inclination: 64.99°
Status: Landed
Status date: October 1, 1962
Last known active: Oct 1, 1962
End of operations: Oct 1, 1962

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 Q826681 (CC0).