Omega (Kosmos 14)
The Omega satellites were technology demonstrators to develop technologies for the Meteor-1 satellite program.
The two 300 kg satellites tested a three-axis attitude control system, silicium-based solar panels and thermal protection systems.
Two satellites were successfully launched in April and December 1963 on Kosmos boosters from Kapustin Yar. These satellites were known a Kosmos 14 and Kosmos 23.
Nation: | USSR |
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Type / Application: | Technology |
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Contractors: | VNIIEM |
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Power: | 2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries |
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Mass: | ~ 300 kg |
Orbit: | 262 km × 445 km, 48.95° (#1); 237 km × 528 km, 48.96° (#2) |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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Kosmos 14 (Omega #1) | 1963-010A | 13.04.1963 | KY Mayak-2 | Kosmos | ||
Kosmos 23 (Omega #2) | 1963-050A | 13.12.1963 | KY Mayak-2 | Kosmos |