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COSMOS 1376 (13263)
COSPAR: 1982-056A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1376
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 8, 1982
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13263
International Designator
1982-056A
Decay Date
6/22/1982
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1376
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1376
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1376 (also known as Kosmos-1376) is an Earth observation satellite launched on June 8, 1982, from the PLMSC launch site using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The satellite was manufactured by TSSKB and belongs to Resurs-F1 series with a Vostok / Zenit Capsule configuration. It measures 6.5 meters in length and diameter, spans 6.5 meters, has a dry mass of 2555 kg, and is equipped with the Priroda-4 imaging system (comprising 2 x KFA-1000 and 3 x KATE-200). The satellite uses batteries for power and is designed for Earth observation through film return. Its shape consists of a sphere with a DCone section. It was launched by PRIR, under the mission name Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 8L, from LC43/3 launch pad in SU (Soviet Union).
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2555
Launch Mass
2555
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 8L
Purpose
Earth Observation (film return)
Mission
Earth Observation (film return)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Resurs-F1
Configuration
Vostok / Zenit Capsule
Motor
11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)
Equipment
Priroda-4 imaging system (2 x KFA-1000, 3 x KATE-200)
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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