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NORAD ID: 10744 Int'l Des: 1978-031 Owner: VMF Country: SU operational
LEOCIRCULARPOLAR

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About Kosmos-996

Kosmos-996 (NORAD 10744) is a satellite launched Mar 28, 1978 by VMF of SU. It operates in LEO, CIRCULAR, POLAR orbit with a mass of 800.00 kg.

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Two-Line Element Set

1 10744U 78031A 26196.17654566 .00000059 00000-0 44626-4 0 9999
2 10744 82.9255 77.7220 0036749 346.0629 130.2048 13.76739025425713
Epoch: Jul 15, 2026 • Age: 14 hours

Current Status

Altitude 1003.8 km
Apogee / Perigee N/A
Velocity 7.35 km/s
Sub-Earth Point 65.53°N, 35.3°E
Launch Date Mar 28, 1978
Age 48.2 years
Type other

Technical Details

Classification Payload
Mass 800.00 kg
Dry Mass 800.00 kg
Total Mass 800.00 kg
Length 5.00 m
Diameter 2.10 m
Span 17.00 m
Shape Cyl + Ant
Manufacturer OAZ
Bus Type KAUR-1 11F627
Phase Status In Orbit
Owner/State VMF/SU

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