COSMOS 1387 (13365)

COSPAR: 1982-071A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1387

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 13, 1982

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC43/3

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

13365

International Designator

1982-071A

Decay Date

7/26/1982

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1387

Alternative Name

Kosmos-1387

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PRIR

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

COSMOS 1387, also known as Kosmos-1387, is a reconnaissance satellite equipped for photo (film return type) missions launched on July 13, 1982, from PLMSC LC43/3 using the Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft, manufactured by TSSKB and operating under PRIR ownership, features the Zenit bus configuration based on the Fram platform with a Priroda-3 payload, designated as Fram No. 21L. It has dimensions of 6 meters in length and diameter of 2.2 meters, with a span also measuring 6 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 2455 kilograms, equal to its launch mass. Its power source consists of batteries, and it uses the 11D82M and S5.120 maneuver module motors for propulsion. The satellite has a spherical shape with a conical section (DCone) and was launched on the same date it achieved stability.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

2.2

Span

Dry Mass

2455

Launch Mass

2455

Shape

Sphere + DCone

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Fram No. 21L

Purpose

Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)

Mission

Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)

Manufacturer

TSSKB

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Fram

Configuration

Zenit bus

Motor

11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)

Equipment

Priroda-3

Power System

Batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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