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Record 1 2003-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Practical Astronomy
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
CONT

Mu-3H was 23.8 m high for 48.7 tons at takeoff. It could orbit 100 kg at 700 km in the 3-stage version and more twice as much in the 4-stage version. It was used 3 times with success between Feb 1977 and Feb 1979 including a launch with 30500 km apogee orbit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronomie pratique
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
CONT

À bord du satellite Vostok - de 5 tonnes - il tourne pendant 1h 48 mn sur une orbite d'apogée 327 km et de périgée 180 km.

Spanish

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