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COSMOS 1332 (13031)
COSPAR: 1982-002A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1332
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 12, 1982
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13031
International Designator
1982-002A
Decay Date
1/25/1982
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1332
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1332
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VTS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1332, also known as Kosmos-1332, is a reconnaissance satellite launched on January 12, 1982, from the Plesetsk Missile and Space Complex (PLMSC), launch pad LC41/1, using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. It was manufactured by TSSKB for VTS and has a Zenit-4MT bus configuration with a sphere + DCone shape. The satellite measures 6.5 meters in length and diameter, with the same span measurement. Weighing 2200 kg both at launch and dry mass, it is powered by batteries. Its primary mission is reconnaissance using photo (film return type) equipment known as Orion No. 21L. With a reflective surface area (RCS) of 0.8615 square meters, the satellite's motor is designated 11D82M.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2200
Launch Mass
2200
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
0.8615
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Orion No. 21L
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Zenit-4MT
Configuration
Zenit bus
Motor
11D82M
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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