27940 - RUBIN 4

RUBIN 4 is a German satellite that was launched by a Kosmos 3M rocket from Plesetsk at 06:12 UT on 2003 September 27. It remained attached to the upper stage of the rocket so as to monitor its position, velocity, and acceleration. Initial orbital parameters were period 98.5 min, apogee 696 km, perigee 676 km, and inclination 98.2 degrees.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2003-09-27
Launch Vehicle: Kosmos-3M
Launch Site: Plesetsk, Russia