Cosmos 2002
Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
17:00:00
Tuesday February 14, 1989
Mission Details
Cosmos 2002
The Duga-K satellites were experimental radar calibration satellites based on the Taifun-1 design. Reportedly it was an experimental system to perfect methods of of controlling the functioning of beyond-the-horizon radars. Only two satellites were launched.
Low Earth Orbit
1 Payload
500 kilograms
Launch Site
Stats
Cosmos-3
392nd
Mission
2nd
Mission of 1989
OKB-586
2270th
Mission
11th
Mission of 1989
1989
12th
Orbital launch attempt