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COSMOS 1273 (12469)
COSPAR: 1981-048A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1273
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 22, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12469
International Designator
1981-048A
Decay Date
6/4/1981
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1273
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1273
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1273 (also known as Kosmos-1273) is a reconnaissance satellite equipped for photo surveillance using film return type technology. It was launched on May 22, 1981, from the PLMSC LC41/1 launch pad aboard a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 6 meters in length and diameter of 2.2 meters with a span also measuring 6 meters. Its dry mass is 2455 kg, equivalent to its launch mass. COSMOS 1273 was manufactured by TSSKB and operates on batteries for power supply. The spacecraft has a shape described as Sphere + DCone with an RCS (Reaction Control System) of 15.16 m^2. It carries the Fram No. 17L payload, part of the Priroda-3 equipment suite, designed for reconnaissance missions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2455
Launch Mass
2455
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
15.16
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Fram No. 17L
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Fram
Configuration
Zenit bus
Motor
11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)
Equipment
Priroda-3
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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