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COSMOS 1334 (13036)
COSPAR: 1982-005A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1334
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 20, 1982
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13036
International Designator
1982-005A
Decay Date
2/3/1982
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1334
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1334
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1334 (also known as Kosmos-1334) is a reconnaissance satellite launched on January 20, 1982, from the Plesetsk Missile and Space Complex using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The satellite has a length of 6 meters, a diameter of 2.2 meters, and a span of 6 meters. It weighs approximately 2655 kilograms at launch with no additional equipment listed. Its mission is to conduct photographic reconnaissance through film return methods. The satellite uses batteries for power and has a shape described as a sphere with a DCone. Its manufacturer is TSSKB, and it was owned by GUKOS. Equipped with an Argon No. 43L payload, the spacecraft operated for about 14 days after its launch date.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
17.05
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Argon No. 43L
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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