Key statistics
Satellite COSMOS 1068 at a glance.
Uptime
13
Days in orbit
Revolutions
N/A
Per day
Orbit
LEO
Low Earth Orbit
Inclination
N/A
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Satellite identification and parameters
Extended collection of information and parameters for COSMOS 1068.
Object identification
Object name: COSMOS 1068
International designator: 1978-123A
Object number (NORAD): 11169
Object ID (CCSDS): 11169
Country: COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES (CIS)
Current information (Y/N): Y
Orbital parameters
Decay date: Jan. 8, 1979
Inclination: 62.8 deg
Period: 89.73 minutes
Apoapsis: 356.0 km
Periapsis: 166.0 km
Two-line elements (TLE)
No TLE available, as this satellite has decayed and is no longer in orbit.
Live tracking on map
Satellite COSMOS 1068 has decayed and is no longer in orbit. No tracking available.
In-orbit conjunctions
Satellite COSMOS 1068 has decayed and is no longer in orbit. No conjunctions available.
Associated space launch
High-resolution film-return Zenit reconnaissance satellite
COSMOS 1068 was lifted into orbit during the mission ‘Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKM 25’, on board a Soyuz U space rocket.
The launch took place on Dec. 26, 1978, 3:30 p.m. from 43/4 (43R).
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Soyuz U | Zenit-4MKM 25
Agency: N/A
Status: Launch Successful
Launch date: Dec. 26, 1978, 3:30 p.m. UTC
Rocket: Soyuz U
Launch pad: 43/4 (43R)
Location: Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation
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