Prognoz 8

Russia



Launch data:

Designation 12116 / 80103A
Launch date 25 Dec 1980
Launch siteB,
Launch vehicleMolniya-M (Blok-SO-L)
Mission Scientific:magnetosphere study
Earth orbit:
Perigee/Apogee 978/197364 km
Inclination 65.8°
Period 5687.8 min


End of life

Decay 01 Jan 1993


Ref: #1, #15 - update: 22.07.04