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COSMOS 1467 (14100)
COSPAR: 1983-052A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1467
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 31, 1983
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14100
International Designator
1983-052A
Decay Date
6/12/1983
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1467
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1467
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1467 (also known as Kosmos-1467) is a reconnaissance satellite, designed for photographic film return type missions, launched on May 31, 1983, from the PLMSC launch site using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. With dimensions of 6 meters in length and 2.2 meters in diameter, the satellite has a dry mass of 2655 kilograms and was equipped with batteries for power supply. The mission was operated by GUKOS and involved an Argon No. 73L payload. The Zenit-6 bus utilized for this satellite featured 11D82M and S5.120 (maneuver module) motors, and the shape of the satellite is a sphere with a DCone design. Its launch mass was also recorded at 2655 kilograms, indicating it did not carry any additional fuel or equipment post-launch. The mission had a short lifetime of 14 days, focused on reconnaissance activities.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
25.76
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Argon No. 73L
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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