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Sputnik 22
a.k.a.
Korable 11
Mars 1962A
Sputnik 29 (USNSC*)
Country of origin: USSR
Launch date: October 24, 1962
On orbit empty
mass: 6500 kg The launch of
Sputnik 22 was able to obtain an Earth parking orbit. The vehicle later
broke up or exploded in Earth orbit. Vehicle is believed to be similar
to photograph shown.
*This
spacecraft was originally designated Sputnik 29 by the US Naval Space Command
Satellite Situation Summary.
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