COSMOS 1329 (12989)

COSPAR: 1981-118A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1329

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 4, 1981

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC31

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

12989

International Designator

1981-118A

Decay Date

12/18/1981

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1329

Alternative Name

Kosmos-1329

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

GUKOS

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

COSMOS 1329, also known as Kosmos-1329, is a reconnaissance satellite launched by GUKOS on December 4, 1981, from the Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC) using Soyuz-U launch vehicle. It has a Zenit bus configuration and uses an Argon No. 56L payload for photo reconnaissance with film return capability. The satellite is powered by batteries and has dimensions of 6 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and spans 6 meters. Its shape is described as a sphere plus a DCone, and it carries two types of motors: 11D82M and S5.120 (maneuver module). The satellite's dry mass and launch mass are both 2655 kilograms. It was manufactured by TSSKB for the Soviet Union (SU) and operated for a lifetime of 14 days.

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. 56L

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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