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COSMOS 1272 (12466)
COSPAR: 1981-047A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1272
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 21, 1981
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12466
International Designator
1981-047A
Decay Date
6/4/1981
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1272
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1272
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1272 (also known as Kosmos-1272) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by GUKOS on May 21, 1981, from the TYMSC launch site using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle from LC31. The satellite has dimensions of 6 meters in length and diameter of 2.2 meters with a span of 6 meters, featuring a dry mass of 2655 kg. Equipped with an Argon No. 45L payload for photo reconnaissance and film return type missions, it uses batteries as its power source. The satellite is based on the Zenit-6 bus configuration manufactured by TSSKB, incorporating motors such as 11D82M and S5.120 (maneuver module). With a spherical plus conical shape design, COSMOS 1272 had an operational lifetime of 14 days.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
16
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Argon No. 45L
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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