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COSMOS 1509 (14490)
COSPAR: 1983-112A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1509
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 17, 1983
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14490
International Designator
1983-112A
Decay Date
12/1/1983
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1509
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1509
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1509 (also known as Kosmos-1509) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on November 17, 1983, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC16/2 using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. It has a Zenit-6 bus configuration and carries an Argon No. 90L payload for photo reconnaissance with film return capability. The satellite measures 6 meters in length and 2.2 meters in diameter, with a dry mass of 2,655 kilograms. Its shape is described as Sphere + DCone with a surface area of 24.42 square meters. It was powered by batteries and equipped with motors 11D82M; S5.120 for maneuvering. The satellite's mission lasted for 14 days, and it was owned by GUKOS (Main Directorate of Missile Space Armaments) and manufactured by TSSKB.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
24.42
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Argon No. 90L
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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