Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
14:00:01
Tuesday October 16, 1973
Cosmos 601 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
400 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
105th
Mission
7th
Mission of 1973
784th
Mission
65th
Mission of 1973
82nd
Orbital launch attempt