MS (satellite)

MS was a series of four Soviet satellites launched[1] in 1962. Two different types of satellite, 1MS and 2MS were used, with two satellites of each type being launched.[2] Three of the satellites were operated successfully, however one of the 1MS satellites was lost in a launch failure.[3] The three that reached orbit received Kosmos designations.[4]

MS satellites were developed by OKB-1, and used for technology demonstration and development.[5] They also carried payloads to investigate radiation and cosmic rays.


Launch history
MS (satellites)
Name Type S/N Launch Decay Remarks
Kosmos 2 1MS #1 6 April 1962 17:15 20 August 1963
Kosmos 3 2MS #1 24 April 1962 04:00 17 October 1962
Kosmos 5 2MS #2 28 May 1962 03:00 2 May 1963
N/A 1MS #2 25 October 1962 25 October 1962 Failed to orbit

See also

References
  1. McDowell, Jonathan. "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
  2. Wade, Mark. "MS". Encyclopedia Astronautica. Archived from the original on 18 January 2010. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
  3. Wade, Mark. "1MS". Encyclopedia Astronautica. Archived from the original on 12 October 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
  4. McDowell, Jonathan. "Satellite Catalog". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
  5. Wade, Mark. "2MS". Encyclopedia Astronautica. Archived from the original on 7 October 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
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