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COSMOS 1393 (13380)
COSPAR: 1982-073F | Alt Name: Kosmos-1393
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 21, 1982
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13380
International Designator
1982-073F
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:10:38 GMT
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Inclination
74.01°
Right Ascension
45.05°
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Argument of Perigee
339.01°
Period
115.45 min
Mean Motion
12.47 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1393
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1393
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 13380U 82073F 26185.09072075 -.00000007 00000-0 61403-4 0 9993
2 13380 74.0149 45.0528 0008411 339.0139 188.0600 12.47265680 1250
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Summary
COSMOS 1393 (also known as Kosmos-1393) is a military communication satellite launched on July 21, 1982, from PLMSC Launch Pad LC132/2 using the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. It was manufactured by NPOPM and operated for approximately six months. The satellite has dimensions of 0.8 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass and launch mass both at 60 kilograms. Equipped with solar cells and batteries for power, it carries the Strela-1M Blok 31 No. 6 payload for military communication purposes. The satellite is polyhedral in shape, has an RCS of 0.6763, and was owned by GUKOS (Soviet Ministry of Defence).
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.8
Diameter
0.8
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
60
Launch Mass
60
Shape
Poly
Radar Cross Section
0.6763
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Strela-1M Blok 31 No. 6
Purpose
Military Communication
Mission
Military Communication
Manufacturer
NPOPM
Life Expectancy
6 months
Bus
Strela-1 11F625
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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