COSMOS 1319 (12954)

COSPAR: 1981-112A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1319

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 13, 1981

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC31

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

12954

International Designator

1981-112A

Decay Date

11/27/1981

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1319

Alternative Name

Kosmos-1319

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

GUKOS

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

COSMOS 1319 (also known as Kosmos-1319) was a reconnaissance satellite launched by GUKOS on November 13, 1981, from LC31 at the TYMSC launch site using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. It is based on the Zenit-6 bus and has dimensions of 6 meters in length and diameter of 2.2 meters with a span of 6 meters. The satellite had a dry mass of 2655 kg and was equipped with batteries for power supply. Its mission involved reconnaissance using photo (film return type) technology, specifically the Argon No. 57L payload. It was shaped as a sphere with a DCone attachment and was operational for approximately 14 days post-launch. The spacecraft was manufactured by TSSKB and utilized engines like the 11D82M and S5.120 (maneuver module) for propulsion.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

2.2

Span

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. 57L

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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