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COSMOS 1466 (14089)
COSPAR: 1983-050A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1466
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 26, 1983
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14089
International Designator
1983-050A
Decay Date
7/6/1983
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1466
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1466
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1466 (also known as Kosmos-1466) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by GUKOS from the Soviet Union on May 26, 1983. It was part of the Yantar'-4K1 series and used for photographic reconnaissance with film return capabilities. The spacecraft has a length of 6.3 meters, a diameter of 2.7 meters, and a span of 6.3 meters. Its dry mass is 2886 kg, which matches its launch mass. It was launched from the TYMSC site on LC31 using a Soyuz-U vehicle. The satellite's main equipment includes the Zhemchug-18 camera for imaging missions. Power was provided by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. COSMOS 1466 had a mission lifetime of approximately 45 days.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
2886
Launch Mass
2886
Shape
Cone + Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oktan No. 10L
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
45 days
Bus
Yantar'-4K1
Configuration
Yantar Bus, main reentry module, 2 small reentry capsules
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Zhemchug-18 camera
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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