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COSMOS 1336 (13045)
COSPAR: 1982-008A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1336
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 30, 1982
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13045
International Designator
1982-008A
Decay Date
2/26/1982
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1336
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1336
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1336 (also known as Kosmos-1336) is a reconnaissance satellite designed for photographic film return type missions launched by GUKOS on January 30, 1982, from the TYSMC LC31 launch pad using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft, based on the Yantar'-2K bus, has dimensions of 6.3 meters in length and 2.7 meters in diameter with a span of 6.3 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass of 2886 kg each. Equipped with a Zhemchug-4 camera for its reconnaissance mission, COSMOS 1336 also carries Feniks No. 24L as payload and is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's configuration includes a main reentry module along with two small reentry capsules and has an operational lifetime of approximately 30 days.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
2886
Launch Mass
2886
Shape
Cone + Cyl
Radar Cross Section
29.07
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Feniks No. 24L (953)
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
30 days
Bus
Yantar'-2K
Configuration
Yantar Bus, main reentry module, 2 small reentry capsules
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Zhemchug-4 camera
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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