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COSMOS 1352 (13144)
COSPAR: 1982-035A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1352
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 21, 1982
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13144
International Designator
1982-035A
Decay Date
5/5/1982
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1352
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1352
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1352 (also known as Kosmos-1352) is a reconnaissance satellite launched on April 21, 1982, from the Tsemislensk launch site using a Soyuz-U rocket. It has a Zenit-6 bus and a Zenit configuration, measuring 6 meters in length with a diameter of 2.2 meters. The satellite weighs approximately 2655 kg at launch and operates on batteries for power. Its purpose is to conduct reconnaissance through photography using the Argon No. 59L payload, which involves film return type missions. Equipped with motors including the 11D82M and S5.120 maneuver module, COSMOS 1352 has a lifetime of about 14 days and is owned by GUKOS, manufactured by TSSKB. The satellite's shape combines elements of a sphere and a cone with an RCS (Reaction Control System) area of 15.76 square meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
15.76
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Argon No. 59L
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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