X Report 27 Jul 2025
SpaceX's rapid advancements continued this weekend with two consecutive Starlink missions and preparations for the upcoming Crew-11 launch, showcasing its efficiency and commitment to expanding satellite broadband coverage.
Launch Date
October 18, 1967
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC161/35
Launch Vehicle
R-36O 8K69
NORAD ID
03001
International Designator
1967-099A
Decay Date
10/18/1967
Name
COSMOS 183
Alternative Name
Kosmos-183
Type
Status
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Length
2.3
Diameter
1.4
Span
2.3
Dry Mass
1450
Launch Mass
1450
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
OGCh No. 16L
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
YUZH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
OGCh
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
OGCh Retro
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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