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COSMOS 1275 (12504)
COSPAR: 1981-053A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1275
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12504
International Designator
1981-053A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:01:34 GMT
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Inclination
82.96°
Right Ascension
253.10°
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Argument of Perigee
131.08°
Period
104.76 min
Mean Motion
13.75 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1275
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1275
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VMF
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 12504U 81053A 26184.91776349 .00000059 00000-0 45307-4 0 9993
2 12504 82.9596 253.1034 0040870 131.0784 229.3915 13.74534527261577
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Summary
COSMOS 1275 (also known as Kosmos-1275) is a satellite that was launched by the Soviet Union on June 4, 1981, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC132/2 using the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 5 meters in length and 2.1 meters in diameter with a span of 17 meters and a dry mass of 800 kg. Its shape is described as cylindrical with antennas, and it was manufactured by OAZ for the VMF (Soviet Naval Forces). COSMOS 1275's mission involves navigation and data relay functions, powered by solar cells and batteries. The satellite carries a Parus payload and has an RCS of 2.9466 square meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.1
Span
17
Dry Mass
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
2.9466
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Parus
Purpose
Navigation, data relay
Mission
Navigation, data relay
Manufacturer
OAZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
KAUR-1 11F627
Configuration
KAUR-1
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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