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COSMOS 1173 (11763)
COSPAR: 1980-029A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1173
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 17, 1980
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
11763
International Designator
1980-029A
Decay Date
4/28/1980
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1173
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1173
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1173, also known as Kosmos-1173, is a satellite with a BUS type Zenit-4MK launched on April 17, 1980, from the TSMC launch site using Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 6 meters in length and diameter, and its shape consists of a sphere combined with a DCone structure. The satellite weighs 2400 kilograms both at launch and dry mass, indicating no payload or equipment was onboard. It carries the Payload Gerakl' No. 115L. Manufactured by TSSKB for GUKOSR, COSMOS 1173's specific purpose is not detailed in the provided data.
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. 115L
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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