Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
04:43:39
Friday June 16, 1967
Cosmos 166 is a satellite of the DS-U constellation. The satellites of the latter are used to test different systems for future Soviet military satellites. It will test mainly new methods of communication with the ground, new radar systems and modes of power supply by nuclear battery.
Low Earth Orbit
1 Payload
285 kilograms
Manufacturer
OKB-586Rocket
Height: 29.59m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 400 kg
GTO: 0 kg
Liftoff Thrust
636 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 1.65m
Height: 2.99m
Stages
2
15th
Mission
8th
Mission of 1967
252nd
Mission
33rd
Mission of 1967
66th
Orbital launch attempt