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Efir

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Efir
Efir

Russian earth magnetosphere satellite. Science. Adaptation of the Vostok spacecraft. Cosmic radiation satellite built by TsSKB, Russia. Launched 1984 - 1985. Used Zenit Bus.

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Related

Country
Russia
Engines
11D82M
Launch Vehicles
R-7, Soyuz-U
Launch Sites
Plesetsk
Bibliography
102, 2, 6, 12300

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Chronology

2 events

1984 March 10

17:00 GMT - . Launch Site: Plesetsk. LV Family: R-7. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz-U.
  • Cosmos 1543 - . Payload: Efir s/n 1. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia. Agency: MOM. Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok. Spacecraft: Efir. Duration: 26.00 days. Decay Date: 1984-04-05 . USAF Sat Cat: 14797 . COSPAR: 1984-026A. Apogee: 401 km (249 mi). Perigee: 214 km (132 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 90.70 min. Scientific mission using spacecraft based on Vostok/Zenit design..

1985 December 27

17:06 GMT - . Launch Site: Plesetsk. LV Family: R-7. Launch Vehicle: Soyuz-U.
  • Cosmos 1713 - . Payload: Efir s/n 2. Mass: 6,300 kg (13,800 lb). Nation: Russia. Agency: MOM. Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Vostok. Spacecraft: Efir. Duration: 26.00 days. Decay Date: 1986-01-22 . USAF Sat Cat: 16429 . COSPAR: 1985-120A. Apogee: 397 km (246 mi). Perigee: 215 km (133 mi). Inclination: 62.80 deg. Period: 90.60 min.