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COSMOS 1462 (14071)
COSPAR: 1983-045A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1462
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 17, 1983
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14071
International Designator
1983-045A
Decay Date
5/31/1983
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1462
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1462
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1462 (also known as Kosmos-1462) is an Earth observation satellite, designated Resurs-F1, launched on May 17, 1983, from the PLMSC LC41/1 launch pad using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. Built by TSSKB for PRIR, this satellite operates with equipment including the Priroda-4 imaging system (comprising 2 KFA-1000 and 3 KATE-200 units). Its dimensions are 6.5 meters in length, 2.4 meters in diameter, and it has a span of 6.5 meters, with both its launch mass and dry mass being 2555 kg. The satellite's power is supplied by batteries, and its shape consists of a sphere plus a DCone configuration. It was designed for film return Earth observation missions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2555
Launch Mass
2555
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 11L
Purpose
Earth Observation (film return)
Mission
Earth Observation (film return)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Resurs-F1
Configuration
Vostok / Zenit Capsule
Motor
11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)
Equipment
Priroda-4 imaging system (2 x KFA-1000, 3 x KATE-200)
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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