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COSMOS 1264 (12400)
COSPAR: 1981-035A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1264
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 15, 1981
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12400
International Designator
1981-035A
Decay Date
4/29/1981
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1264
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1264
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1264, also known as Kosmos-1264, is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on April 15, 1981, from the Tyuratam Space Center using Soyuz-U launch vehicle. It has a Zenit-6 bus configuration and weighs 2655 kilograms at launch with the same dry mass. The satellite measures 6 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.2 meters. Its shape is described as a sphere plus a DCone, powered by batteries. Equipped with an Argon No. 44L payload for photo reconnaissance with film return capability, COSMOS 1264 was operational for approximately 14 days. The satellite's motor systems include the 11D82M and S5.120 maneuver module. It was manufactured by TSSKB and owned by GUKOS (Main Directorate of Space Systems of the Ministry of Defense).
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. 44L
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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