Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
09:19:49
Friday June 30, 1972
Cosmos 497 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
300 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
92nd
Mission
7th
Mission of 1972
677th
Mission
38th
Mission of 1972
51st
Orbital launch attempt