Kosmos 291
| Mission type | ASAT target |
|---|---|
| COSPAR ID | 1969-066A |
| SATCAT no. | 04058 |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Launch mass | 4,000 kilograms (8,800 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 06 September 1969, 5:44:00 UTC |
| Rocket | Tsyklon |
| Launch site | Baikonur Cosmodrome |
Kosmos 291 (Russian: Космос 291 meaning Cosmos 291), was a satellite which was used as a target for tests of anti-satellite weapons. It was launched by the Soviet Union in September 1969 as part of the Istrebitel Sputnikov programme.
Launch
It was launched aboard a Tsyklon carrier rocket, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The launch occurred at 5:44:00 UTC on 6 September 1969. Shortly after launch, there was a booster failure which resulted in the loss of the spacecraft.
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