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COSMOS 1117 (11463)
COSPAR: 1979-068A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1117
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 25, 1979
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
11463
International Designator
1979-068A
Decay Date
8/7/1979
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1117
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1117
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1117 (also known as Kosmos-1117) is an object launched by the Soviet Union on July 25, 1979, using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle from LC43/3 at the PLMSC site. The satellite has the dimensions of 6 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 6 meters, and it weighs 2400 kg both at launch and dry mass. It is part of the Zenit-4MK bus series manufactured by TSSKB for GUKOSR. The payload named Gerakl' No. 113L was onboard this satellite with a spherical design plus delta cone shape. There are no additional details provided about its mission, purpose, or major events during its operation.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2400
Launch Mass
2400
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Gerakl' No. 113L
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Zenit-4MK
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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