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COSMOS 1385 (13345)
COSPAR: 1982-068A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1385
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 6, 1982
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13345
International Designator
1982-068A
Decay Date
7/20/1982
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1385
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1385
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1385, also known as Kosmos-1385, is a reconnaissance satellite launched on July 6, 1982, from the PLMSC launch site using Soyuz-U as the launch vehicle. It was owned by GUKOS and manufactured by TSSKB in the Soviet Union (SU). The satellite used the Zenit-6 bus configuration with an Argon No. 54L payload for photo reconnaissance purposes, employing a film return type mission. Its dimensions include a length of 6 meters, diameter of 2.2 meters, and span of 6 meters. It had a dry mass and launch mass both equal to 2655 kg and was powered by batteries. The satellite's shape is described as a sphere with a DCone, and its motor system consisted of 11D82M and S5.120 (maneuver module). COSMOS 1385 had a lifetime of 14 days in orbit.
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. 54L
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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