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COSMOS 1163 (11698)
COSPAR: 1980-012H | Alt Name: Kosmos-1163
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 11, 1980
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
11698
International Designator
1980-012H
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:54:06 GMT
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Inclination
74.02°
Right Ascension
357.92°
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Argument of Perigee
116.94°
Period
116.13 min
Mean Motion
12.40 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1163
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1163
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 11698U 80012H 26185.20424140 -.00000022 00000-0 -49696-4 0 9999
2 11698 74.0226 357.9214 0045308 116.9394 55.9691 12.39950101 99501
Source: Celestrak
Summary
COSMOS 1163, also known as Kosmos-1163, is a military communication satellite launched on February 11, 1980, from the PLMSC launch site using the LC132/2 pad and the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. It has a configuration of Strela-1 11F625 with dimensions of 0.8 meters in length, diameter, and span. The satellite's dry mass is 60 kilograms and its launch mass is also 60 kilograms. Manufactured by NPOPM for GUKOSR, COSMOS 1163 was designed to last approximately six months and uses solar cells and batteries for power. Its payload includes a Strela-1M Blok 24 No. 8 system. The satellite has a polyhedral shape with an RCS of 0.6717 and no additional information on ADCS, color, transmitter frequencies, major events, material composition, constellation name, related satellites, or sources is provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.8
Diameter
0.8
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
60
Launch Mass
60
Shape
Poly
Radar Cross Section
0.6717
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Strela-1M Blok 24 No. 8
Purpose
Military Communication
Mission
Military Communication
Manufacturer
NPOPM
Life Expectancy
6 months
Bus
Strela-1 11F625
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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