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COSMOS 1512 (14542)
COSPAR: 1983-119A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1512
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 7, 1983
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14542
International Designator
1983-119A
Decay Date
12/21/1983
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1512
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1512
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1512, also known as Kosmos-1512, is a reconnaissance satellite launched by GUKOS on December 7, 1983, from PLMSC using Soyuz-U launch vehicle from LC41/1. It has a Zenit-6 bus configuration and was manufactured by TSSKB. The satellite's shape is described as Sphere + DCone with dimensions of 6 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and 6 meters in span. Its dry mass and launch mass were both 2655 kg, powered by batteries, and equipped with an Argon No. 91L payload for photo reconnaissance missions using a film return type system. The satellite was operational for 14 days before its mission concluded.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Argon No. 91L
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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