Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
07:04:50
Friday May 24, 1968
Cosmos 221 is a satellite of the DS-P 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
250 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
26th
Mission
7th
Mission of 1968
323rd
Mission
30th
Mission of 1968
47th
Orbital launch attempt