Intercosmos 7 - Intercosmos 7 / DS-U3-IK Credit: © Mark Wade. 22,591 bytes. 306 x 320 pixels.

Designation indicates a mass model of the DS-U2-IK (which studied charged particle flows and the ionosphere). However flown after the functional spacecraft's flights were completed.

Total Mass: 550 kg.

Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space.

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