COSMOS 1445 (13883)

COSPAR: 1983-017A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1445
DECAYED

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COSMOS 1445 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 15, 1983

Launch Site

KYMSC

Launch Pad

LC107/1

Launch Vehicle

K65M-RB

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

13883

International Designator

1983-017A

Decay Date

3/16/1983

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1445

Alternative Name

Kosmos-1445

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

MOLN/MO

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
COSMOS 1445, also known as Kosmos-1445, is a satellite launched on March 15, 1983, from the KYMSC launch site using the K65M-RB launch vehicle. It was manufactured by MOLN and operated for one day in orbit. The spacecraft has a configuration of a lifting body with folding wings and measures 3.4 meters in length and diameter, and spans 3.4 meters. Weighing 1074 kilograms both at launch and dry mass, COSMOS 1445 was designed to test spacecraft technology and was powered by batteries. Its payload is identified as BOR-4 No. 403, and the mission was managed by MOLN/MO. The satellite's shape consists of a lifting body with two fins.
Physical Characteristics

Length

3.4

Diameter

2.6

Span

3.4

Dry Mass

1074

Launch Mass

1074

Shape

LBody + 2 Fin

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

BOR-4 No. 403

Purpose

Spacecraft technology

Mission

Spacecraft technology

Manufacturer

MOLN

Life Expectancy

1 day

Bus

BOR-4

Configuration

Lifting body with folding wings

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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