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COSMOS 1483 (14204)
COSPAR: 1983-074A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1483
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 20, 1983
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14204
International Designator
1983-074A
Decay Date
8/3/1983
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1483
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1483
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1483 (also known as Kosmos-1483) is an Earth observation satellite launched on July 20, 1983, from the Plesetsk launch site using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 6.5 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 2.4 meters, featuring a shape described as Sphere + DCone. The satellite is equipped with a Priroda-4 imaging system that includes two KFA-1000 cameras and three KATE-200 cameras for film return missions. It was manufactured by TSSKB and operated on batteries for power supply. The dry mass of the spacecraft is 2555 kilograms, which matches its launch mass as well. The satellite's mission was to conduct Earth observation through a film return system, with propulsion provided by 11D82M and S5.120 motors in its maneuver module.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2555
Launch Mass
2555
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
30.04
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 13L
Purpose
Earth Observation (film return)
Mission
Earth Observation (film return)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Resurs-F1
Configuration
Vostok / Zenit Capsule
Motor
11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)
Equipment
Priroda-4 imaging system (2 x KFA-1000, 3 x KATE-200)
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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