Cosmos 554

Russia

Spacecraft n°:

Russian satellite n°:

Launch data:

Designation 06432 / 73021A
Launch date 19 Apr 1973 - 09:08
Launch site Pl
Launch vehicle  Voskhod
Mission Manoevrable reconnaissance
Satellite type Zenit-4MK #11, Germes
Perigee / Apogee  km
Inclination °
Period  min

Spacecraft data:

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Platform  
Mass at launch   kg
Dry Mass  kg
Basic shape  
Dimension (m) 
Solar array  
Stabilization  
DC power  

Decay:

Out of service:  
Cause:  
Descent date:  27 May 1973
Lifetime: days

Mission details:

Recovery attempt unsuccessful after satellite failed to respond. Deliberately exploded in orbit May 07, 1973 into 200 fragments. Down on May 27.
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