Kosmos 1402
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| Periods | 1. 5 hours |
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| Inclination | 65. 6° |
| Launch date | August 30, 1982 |
| Rocket | Tsyklon-2 |
| BOL mass | 3,000 pounds (1,400 kg) |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
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| ID | 2003832 |
About Kosmos 1402
Kosmos 1402 was a Soviet spy satellite that malfunctioned, resulting in the uncontrolled re-entry of its nuclear reactor and its radioactive uranium fuel. Kosmos 1402 was launched on August 30, 1982 and re-entered the atmosphere on 23 January 1983. The fission reactor entered a few days later; on 7 February 1983.