COSMOS 1489 (14256)

COSPAR: 1983-083A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1489

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 10, 1983

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC1

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

14256

International Designator

1983-083A

Decay Date

9/23/1983

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1489

Alternative Name

Kosmos-1489

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

GUKOS

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

COSMOS 1489, also known as Kosmos-1489, is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on August 10, 1983, from Tyuratam (TYMSC) Launch Pad LC1 using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The satellite has a configuration of Yantar Bus with a main reentry module and two small reentry capsules. It measures 6.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 6.3 meters and a dry mass of 2886 kg, which is also its launch mass. Equipped with the Zhemchug-18 camera for photo reconnaissance (film return type), COSMOS 1489 was manufactured by TSSKB under the ownership of GUKOS. Its power supply consists of two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's operational lifetime was 45 days, and it has a shape described as Cone + Cyl with an RCS (Reaction Control System) value of 53.69.

Physical Characteristics

Length

6.3

Diameter

2.7

Span

6.3

Dry Mass

2886

Launch Mass

2886

Shape

Cone + Cyl

Radar Cross Section

53.69

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Oktan No. 12L

Purpose

Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)

Mission

Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)

Manufacturer

TSSKB

Life Expectancy

45 days

Bus

Yantar'-4K1

Configuration

Yantar Bus, main reentry module, 2 small reentry capsules

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Zhemchug-18 camera

Power System

2 deployable solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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