Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
21:29:54
Tuesday June 11, 1968
Cosmos 225 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
375 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
28th
Mission
9th
Mission of 1968
329th
Mission
36th
Mission of 1968
53rd
Orbital launch attempt