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Prognoz (satellite)

Prognoz
Satellite scientifique sovietique Prognoz DSC 0229.JPG
Manufacturer Lavochkin
Country of origin Soviet Union
Operator RVSN
Applications Scientific research
Specifications
Launch mass 920 kilograms (2,030 lb)
Regime HEO
Production
Status Retired
Launched 12
Retired 12
First launch Prognoz 1
14 April 1972
Last launch Prognoz 12
29 August 1996

Prognoz, also known as SO-M was a Soviet scientific research satellite programme. Twelve Prognoz satellites were launched between 14 April 1972 and 29 August 1996, by Molniya-M carrier rockets. The satellites were placed in High Earth orbits. All launches occurred from Site 31/6 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome

The satellites were primarily used for Solar research, however the later satellites were used for other research, including research into the Big Bang theory, and Earth's magnetosphere. The tenth satellite was used as part of the Interkosmos programme.



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