Country of origin Soviet Union Applications Scientific research Launched 12 Launch mass 920 kg Regime High Earth orbit | Operator RVSN Status Retired Retired 12 Manufacturer Lavochkin | |
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Similar Gamma, Strela, Persona, Gorizont, Granat | ||
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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