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COSMOS 1487 (14245)
COSPAR: 1983-080A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1487
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 5, 1983
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14245
International Designator
1983-080A
Decay Date
8/19/1983
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1487
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1487
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1487 (also known as Kosmos-1487) is an Earth observation satellite launched on August 5, 1983, from the PLMSC LC43/4 site using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. It was manufactured by TSSKB and has a configuration of Vostok / Zenit Capsule with a shape described as Sphere + DCone. The satellite's dimensions include a length of 6.5 meters, diameter of 2.4 meters, and span of 6.5 meters. Its dry mass is 2555 kg, which matches its launch mass. It was equipped with the Priroda-4 imaging system featuring 2 x KFA-1000 and 3 x KATE-200 equipment for film return observation missions. The satellite's propulsion includes a maneuver module with motor types 11D82M; S5.120, and it is powered by batteries. Its mission was to conduct Earth observation through a film return mechanism.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2555
Launch Mass
2555
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 15L
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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