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COSMOS 1380 (13282)
COSPAR: 1982-061A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1380
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 18, 1982
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13282
International Designator
1982-061A
Decay Date
6/27/1982
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1380
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1380
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VMF
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1380 (also known as Kosmos-1380) is an object launched by the Soviet Union on June 18, 1982, from the PLMSC launch site using the LC132/2 pad and a Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. It has a configuration designated as KAUR-1 with dimensions of 5 meters in length, 2.1 meters in diameter, and spans 17 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 800 kilograms, which matches its launch mass. Its primary purpose includes navigation and data relay missions. Power generation for COSMOS 1380 comes from solar cells with battery support. The spacecraft features a cylindrical shape complemented by antennas and was manufactured by OAZ for the VMF owner. The satellite's payload is identified as Parus.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.1
Span
17
Dry Mass
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Parus
Purpose
Navigation, data relay
Mission
Navigation, data relay
Manufacturer
OAZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
KAUR-1 11F627
Configuration
KAUR-1
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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