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COSMOS 1245 (12299)
COSPAR: 1981-014A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1245
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 13, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12299
International Designator
1981-014A
Decay Date
2/27/1981
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1245
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1245
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1245 (also known as Kosmos-1245) is a reconnaissance satellite launched on February 13, 1981, from the PLMSC launch site using Soyuz-U as the launch vehicle. It was operated by GUKOS and built by TSSKB with a Zenit-6 bus configuration. The satellite has dimensions of 6 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and spans 6 meters, featuring a shape described as a sphere with a DCone extension. COSMOS 1245 had a dry mass and launch mass of 2655 kg each, powered by batteries, and carried the Argon No. 31L payload for photo reconnaissance with film return capability. Its motor consisted of the 11D82M and S5.120 (maneuver module). The satellite was launched on a mission that lasted 14 days.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Argon No. 31L
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
14 days
Bus
Zenit-6
Configuration
Zenit bus
Motor
11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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