Cosmos 51

Russia


Launch data:

Designation00947 / 64080A
Launch date9 Dec 1964 - 23:02 UT
Launch siteKY, LC86
Launch vehicleCosmos 63S1
MissionAstronomy
Satellite typeDS-MT (#3)
Earth orbit on:
Perigee / Apogee262 / 533 km
Inclination48.78°
Period92.44 min


Spacecraft data:

Prime contractor  
Mass at launch 400? kg
Dry Mass  kg
Dimension
Basic shape
Solar array  
Frequence MHz
DC power  

Decay:

Descent date: 14 Nov 1965
Lifetime:339,93 days

Mission details:

Launch from silo 86-1

Ref.: #1, #7, #14 - update: 28.04.05