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COSMOS 1416 (13611)
COSPAR: 1982-101A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1416
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 14, 1982
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13611
International Designator
1982-101A
Decay Date
10/28/1982
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1416
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1416
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1416, also known as Kosmos-1416, is a reconnaissance satellite launched on October 14, 1982, from the Tyuratam Space Center using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle from Launch Pad LC31. It has a configuration of the Zenit bus and belongs to the Zenit-6 series manufactured by TSSKB for GUKOS. The satellite measures 6 meters in length with a diameter of 2.2 meters and spans 6 meters. Its dry mass is 2,655 kg, which is identical to its launch mass. It was equipped with an Argon No. 69L payload for photo reconnaissance using film return technology. Power was provided by batteries, and it had a lifespan of approximately 14 days. The satellite’s shape consists of a sphere combined with a DCone section and uses the 11D82M motor along with an S5.120 maneuver module.
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. 69L
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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