Space Brief 26 Jan 2025
Spacewalks have resumed on the ISS, while Blue Origin prepares for a unique New Shepard mission. In other news, astronomers push for a ban on space ads and potential budget cuts threaten the JWST.
COSMOS 1337 (13061)
COSPAR: 1982-010A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1337
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
February 11, 1982
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13061
International Designator
1982-010A
Decay Date
7/25/1982
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1337
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1337
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VMF
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1337 (also known as Kosmos-1337) is an ocean surveillance satellite launched on February 11, 1982, from the Tymsc launch site using a Tsiklon-2 vehicle from Launch Pad LC90. The spacecraft has dimensions of 10 meters in length and 1.3 meters in diameter with a span of 17 meters. It was manufactured by ARSL/KOMET for VMF (Russian Navy), equipped with two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries to power its systems, and had a launch mass of 3300 kg and dry mass of 3000 kg. The satellite is configured in the US-Bus shape as Cyl + 2 Pan with an RCS value of 46.35. Its primary mission involves passive ocean surveillance, utilizing the payload US-P No. 125.
Physical Characteristics
Length
10
Diameter
1.3
Span
17
Dry Mass
3000
Launch Mass
3300
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
46.35
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
US-P No. 125
Purpose
Ocean surveillance, passive
Mission
Ocean surveillance, passive
Manufacturer
ARSL/KOMET
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
US-P
Configuration
US-Bus
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
X Report 2 May 2025
SpaceX successfully launched 28 more Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral, marking another milestone in its satellite constellation expansion.
X Report 11 Dec 2025
SpaceX has confirmed plans for an IPO and successfully launched multiple batches of Starlink satellites, advancing its mission for global internet coverage.
X Report 12 Nov 2025
SpaceX breaks records with its 94th launch of the year while planning to ramp up Starship production to unprecedented levels.
X Report 14 Dec 2025
On December 14, 2025, SpaceX achieved a significant milestone with its 550th booster landing following the launch of 27 new Starlink satellites, while exploring potential IPO strategies to fund future projects.
SpaceX Launches 2 Starlink Batches in 48 Hours, Both Coasts | KeepTrack X Report
SpaceX launched Starlink batches from Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral within 48 hours, pushing the active constellation toward 10,000 operational satellites.
Space Brief 28 Apr 2025
Today's highlights include SpaceX's 250th Starlink mission, a key Senate vote for NASA's next administrator, and insights into satellite missions and movements.
X Report 12 May 2025
SpaceX prepares for its 100th Falcon 9 launch from Kennedy Space Center while facing a scrubbed attempt of the latest Starlink deployment.