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COSMOS 1449 (13955)
COSPAR: 1983-024A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1449
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 31, 1983
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13955
International Designator
1983-024A
Decay Date
4/15/1983
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1449
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1449
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1449 (also known as Kosmos-1449) is a reconnaissance satellite launched on March 31, 1983, from PLMSC LC16/2 using the Soyuz-U launch vehicle by the GUKOS for the SU. It has a Zenit-6 bus with a configuration of Zenit and a sphere + DCone shape. The spacecraft measures 6 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and spans 6 meters across. Weighing 2655 kg at launch, it is equipped with the Argon No. 67L payload for reconnaissance purposes, powered by batteries. Its motor consists of 11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module). The satellite had a lifetime of 14 days and was manufactured by TSSKB.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
35.81
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Argon No. 67L
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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