MS (satellite)
MS was a series of four Soviet satellites launched[1] in 1962. Two different types of satellite, 1MS and 2MS were used, with two satellites of each type being launched.[2] Three of the satellites were operated successfully, however one of the 1MS satellites was lost in a launch failure.[3] The three that reached orbit received Kosmos designations.[4]
MS satellites were developed by OKB-1, and used for technology demonstration and development.[5] They also carried payloads to investigate radiation and cosmic rays.
Launch history
[edit]| Name | Type | S/N | Launch | Decay | Remarks |
| Kosmos 2 | 1MS | #1 | 6 April 1962 17:15 | 20 August 1963 | |
| Kosmos 3 | 2MS | #1 | 24 April 1962 04:00 | 17 October 1962 | |
| Kosmos 5 | 2MS | #2 | 28 May 1962 03:00 | 2 May 1963 | |
| N/A | 1MS | #2 | 25 October 1962 | 25 October 1962 | Failed to orbit |
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ McDowell, Jonathan. "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
- ^ Wade, Mark. "MS". Encyclopedia Astronautica. Archived from the original on 18 January 2010. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
- ^ Wade, Mark. "1MS". Encyclopedia Astronautica. Archived from the original on 12 October 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
- ^ McDowell, Jonathan. "Satellite Catalog". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
- ^ Wade, Mark. "2MS". Encyclopedia Astronautica. Archived from the original on 7 October 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
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