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COSMOS 1239 (12140)
COSPAR: 1981-004A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1239
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 16, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12140
International Designator
1981-004A
Decay Date
1/28/1981
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1239
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1239
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VTS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1239, also known as Kosmos-1239, is a satellite with a Bus type Zenit-4MT launched on January 16, 1981, from the PLMSC launch site at LC41/1 using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. It was manufactured by TSSKB and belongs to VTS. The spacecraft carries an Orion No. 18L payload and has dimensions of 6.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span also measuring 6.5 meters. COSMOS 1239 weighs approximately 2200 kg at launch and in dry mass form. Its shape is described as Sphere + DCone but lacks additional details such as power source, purpose, or major events associated with its operation.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2200
Launch Mass
2200
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Orion No. 18L
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Zenit-4MT
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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