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COSMOS 1314 (12895)
COSPAR: 1981-101A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1314
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 9, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12895
International Designator
1981-101A
Decay Date
10/22/1981
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1314
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1314
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1314 (also known as Kosmos-1314) is a reconnaissance satellite designed for photo-reconnaissance purposes using film return technology. Launched on October 9, 1981, from the PLMSC launch site at LC41/1 using the Soyuz-U launch vehicle, it was manufactured by TSSKB and operated under the ownership of PRIR. The satellite measures 6 meters in length with a diameter of 2.2 meters, featuring a Sphere + DCone shape and weighing approximately 2455 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. It utilized batteries for power supply and was equipped with Priroda-3 equipment and the Fram bus (Zenit configuration) for its operations. The satellite’s propulsion system included motors such as 11D82M and S5.120 for maneuvering in orbit.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2455
Launch Mass
2455
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Fram No. 19L
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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