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COSMOS 1381 (13283)
COSPAR: 1982-062A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1381
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 18, 1982
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13283
International Designator
1982-062A
Decay Date
7/1/1982
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1381
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1381
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1381, also known as Kosmos-1381, is a reconnaissance satellite launched on June 18, 1982, from the TYMSC site at LC31 using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The satellite has a configuration of Zenit bus and a shape described as Sphere + DCone with dimensions of length 6 meters, diameter 2.2 meters, span 6 meters, and dry mass of 2655 kg. It was equipped with the Argon No. 64L payload for photo reconnaissance (film return type) and powered by batteries. The satellite's mission lasted for 14 days and was manufactured by TSSKB under the ownership of GUKOS. Its motor consisted of a 11D82M engine paired with an S5.120 maneuver module, and it had a surface area (RCS) of 31.69 square meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
31.69
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Argon No. 64L
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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