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19-MAR-2011

Cosmos 1943 Rocket

Guelph, Ontario

The Soviet Tselina-2 family of electronic intelligence (ELINT) satellites were delivered into orbit by the Ukrainian-designed Zenit-2 launch vehicle. This rocket body (belonging to Cosmos-1943) was photographed in the constellation Leo.

USSPACECOM Catalog No. 19120; Int'l Designation Code 1988-039-B.
Magnitude 2.1; photographed at 21:18 at altitude 59°, azimuth 110°ESE, in Leo.
Source: heavens-above.com

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