Status
Success
Cosmos 2059
Launch Time
Tue Feb 06, 1990 16:30 UTC
Tue Feb 06, 1990 16:30 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
Cosmos 2059
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
1990
12th orbital launch attempt
Cosmos-3
401st mission
2nd mission of 1990
375th successful mission
31st consecutive successful mission