X Report 2 Feb 2025
SpaceX successfully launched 43 Starlink satellites across two missions, marking significant achievements at Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg Space Force Bases.
GORIZONT 8 (14532)
COSPAR: 1983-118A | Alt Name: Gorizont
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 30, 1983
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14532
International Designator
1983-118A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:34:11 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
9.56°
Right Ascension
314.53°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
185.01°
Period
1465.36 min
Mean Motion
0.98 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Basic Satellite Info
Name
GORIZONT 8
Alternative Name
Gorizont
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
MSVYAZ
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 14532U 83118A 26184.89874725 -.00000053 00000-0 00000-0 0 9996
2 14532 9.5614 314.5288 0025895 185.0061 209.0956 0.98269269120671
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GORIZONT 8, also known as Gorizont, is a communication satellite manufactured by NPOPM and operated by MSVYAZ. Launched on November 30, 1983, from the TYSMC launch site using a Proton-K/DM launch vehicle, it has a configuration known as KAUR-3. The satellite measures 5.5 meters in length with a diameter of 3.3 meters and spans 9.5 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It weighed 2120 kilograms at launch and had a dry mass of 2000 kilograms. Equipped with 6 C-band transponders and 1 Ku-band transponder, it uses two deployable solar arrays for power along with batteries. The satellite's shape is cylindrical with two panels. Its mission was to provide communication services, and its operational lifetime was expected to be approximately 3 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.5
Diameter
3.3
Span
9.5
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
2120
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
1.9093
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Gorizont No. 18L
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
NPOPM
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
Gorizont
Configuration
KAUR-3
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
6 C-band transponders, 1 Ku-band transponder
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
Space Force Eyes 30,000 Satellites by 2040 | KeepTrack Space Brief
Space Force projects 30,000-satellite orbital architecture by 2040 amid combat integration revelations. Gen. Saltzman confirms space operations were critical in Iran conflict.
Space Brief 4 Mar 2025
Today's brief covers the historic lunar touchdown by Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander, highlights in military space activity, and a reflection on Pearl Young's pioneering legacy at NASA.
FCC Shuts SpaceX Out of Key D2D Spectrum, X Report 25 Apr 2026
FCC dismisses SpaceX spectrum challenges, blocking key D2D frequencies. A $57M Golden Dome crosslink demo and software group seat soften the blow.
SpaceX Launches Twilight Rideshare With 40 Payloads Including NASA Pandora | KeepTrack X Report
SpaceX launches Twilight rideshare from Vandenberg carrying ~40 payloads including NASA's Pandora satellite. Kepler debuts 10 optical data relay satellites. OroraTech thermal sensors integrated.
Space Brief 15 Jul 2025
Today's brief covers new military space funding, intriguing scientific discoveries, and defense contracts impacting global military strategies.
Space Brief 26 May 2025
Today's highlights include China's lunar collaboration with Russia, new insights from Magellan's Venus mission, and stunning 8K images of the sun.
Space Brief 25 Jan 2025
Today's Space Brief covers pivotal updates in military space capabilities, defense acquisitions, the UK's nuclear enhancements, and Boeing's financial challenges.