Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
09:39:13
Friday December 18, 1970
Cosmos 388 is a satellite of the DS-P1 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
325 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
71st
Mission
20th
Mission of 1970
544th
Mission
86th
Mission of 1970
121st
Orbital launch attempt