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COSMOS 1469 (14123)
COSPAR: 1983-057A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1469
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 14, 1983
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14123
International Designator
1983-057A
Decay Date
6/24/1983
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1469
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1469
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1469, also known as Kosmos-1469, is a reconnaissance satellite equipped for photo (film return type) missions launched on June 14, 1983, from the PLMSC LC43/4 launch pad using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 6 meters in length and diameter, with a span also measuring 6 meters. It carries an Argon No. 75L payload and uses batteries for power. COSMOS 1469 was designed based on the Zenit-6 bus configuration and has a shape described as Sphere + DCone. The dry mass of the satellite is 2,655 kilograms, identical to its launch mass. Its motor consists of 11D82M and S5.120 (maneuver module). Operated by GUKOS, this reconnaissance mission was manufactured by TSSKB and has a recorded lifetime of 14 days.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Argon No. 75L
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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