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Radio Sputnik 10/11


NASA/NORAD number: 18129
Launch Date: 23 June 1987.
Orbit type: Circular LEO, inclination 83 degrees, altitude 1000 km
Transponders: Mode A, Mode K, Mode T, Mode KA, Mode KT. ROBOT on modes A, K, T. Generally RS-10, Mode A. Beacons bracket downlink frequencies.
Beacons (RS-10): 29.357, 29.403, 145.857, 145.903 MHz
Beacons (RS-11): 29.407 29.453, 145.907, 145.830 MHz
ROBOT uplink (RS-10): 21.120, 145.820 MHz, downlink on beacons.
ROBOT uplink (RS-11): 21.130, 145.830 MHz

Notes: Single spacecraft (COSMOS 1861 navigation satellite).

References:
"Spotlight on RS10/RS11 and RS12/RS13", John Magliacane, KD2BD, The AMSAT Journal, v. 15, no. 4, July/August 1992, p. 17.
"Working the EasySats", Steve Ford, WB8IMY, QST, September 1992, p. 30.
"New Russian Satellite Sparks Surge of Interest", Vern Riportella, WA2LQQ, QST, November 1987, p. 66.

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