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COSMOS 1027 (10991)
COSPAR: 1978-074A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1027
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 27, 1978
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10991
International Designator
1978-074A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:33:02 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
82.94°
Right Ascension
4.52°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
342.97°
Period
104.60 min
Mean Motion
13.77 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1027
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1027
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VMF
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 10991U 78074A 26185.27294938 .00000036 00000-0 20848-4 0 9997
2 10991 82.9365 4.5240 0026212 342.9677 190.5529 13.76697416407452
Source: Celestrak
Summary
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.1
Span
17
Dry Mass
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
1.6896
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Zaliv No. 15
Purpose
Navigation / Communication
Mission
Navigation / Communication
Manufacturer
NPOPM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
KAUR-1 11F617
Configuration
KAUR-1
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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