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.
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 |