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COSMOS 1482 (14185)
COSPAR: 1983-071A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1482
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 13, 1983
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14185
International Designator
1983-071A
Decay Date
7/27/1983
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1482
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1482
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1482, also known as Kosmos-1482, is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on July 13, 1983, from TYMSC LC1 using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 6 meters in length and 2.2 meters in diameter with a span of 6 meters. It weighs 2655 kg both at launch and dry mass. Equipped with the Argon No. 86L payload, its mission is for reconnaissance purposes through photographic film return type operations. The satellite uses batteries as its power source and has an RCS (Reaction Control System) of 12.52 units. It was manufactured by TSSKB and operated under GUKOS ownership. The spacecraft's shape is described as a sphere with a DCone, utilizing the Zenit-6 bus for its configuration. Its motor consists of 11D82M and S5.120 maneuver modules. The satellite had a short operational lifetime of 14 days following its launch date.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
12.52
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Argon No. 86L
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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