Status
Success
Cosmos 2002
Launch Time
Tue Feb 14, 1989 17:00 UTC
Tue Feb 14, 1989 17:00 UTC
Rocket
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.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 500.0 kg
Low Earth Orbit
Location
Site 132/2, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russia
Stats
1989
12th orbital launch attempt
Cosmos-3
392nd mission
2nd mission of 1989
366th successful mission
22nd consecutive successful mission