Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
12:57:27
Tuesday June 3, 1969
Cosmos 285 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
42nd
Mission
6th
Mission of 1969
410th
Mission
36th
Mission of 1969
56th
Orbital launch attempt