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GORIZONT 7 (14160)
COSPAR: 1983-066A | Alt Name: Gorizont
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 30, 1983
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14160
International Designator
1983-066A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:59:18 GMT
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Inclination
9.30°
Right Ascension
312.44°
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Argument of Perigee
347.45°
Period
1464.21 min
Mean Motion
0.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GORIZONT 7
Alternative Name
Gorizont
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
MSVYAZ
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 14160U 83066A 26184.91619137 .00000014 00000-0 00000-0 0 9998
2 14160 9.2996 312.4386 0012808 347.4507 206.8127 0.98346862154917
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GORIZONT 7, also known as Gorizont, is a communication satellite launched on June 30, 1983, from Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC) at Launch Pad LC200/39 using the Proton-K/DM launch vehicle. It was manufactured by NPOPM and had a dry mass of 2000 kg with a launch mass of 2120 kg. The satellite is equipped with 6 C-band transponders and 1 Ku-band transponder, supported by two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply. With dimensions measuring 5.5 meters in length, 3.3 meters in diameter, and a span of 9.5 meters, its shape consists of a cylinder with two panels (Cyl + 2 Pan). The satellite's reflective surface area (RCS) is 1.3728 square meters. It was owned by MSVYAZ and had a mission duration of 3 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.5
Diameter
3.3
Span
9.5
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
2120
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
1.3728
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Gorizont No. 17L
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
NPOPM
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
Gorizont
Configuration
KAUR-3
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
6 C-band transponders, 1 Ku-band transponder
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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