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COSMOS 1373 (13244)
COSPAR: 1982-053A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1373
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 2, 1982
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13244
International Designator
1982-053A
Decay Date
6/16/1982
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1373
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1373
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1373 (also known as Kosmos-1373) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on June 2, 1982, from the Tsemislensk Missile Test Site using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle at LC31. The satellite has dimensions of 6 meters in length and diameter of 2.2 meters with a span of 6 meters, and it weighs 2655 kg both at launch and dry mass. It operates on batteries for power and is shaped as a sphere plus a DCone. Its mission was to conduct reconnaissance using film return type photography. The satellite's bus configuration is Zenit-6, built by TSSKB, equipped with an Argon No. 58L payload for its reconnaissance mission. The motor includes 11D82M and S5.120 maneuver module engines. Its operational lifetime was limited to 14 days.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Argon No. 58L
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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