Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
09:45:01
Thursday December 26, 1968
Cosmos 262 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
352 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
36th
Mission
17th
Mission of 1968
374th
Mission
81st
Mission of 1968
128th
Orbital launch attempt