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COSMOS 1517 (14585)
COSPAR: 1983-125A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1517
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 27, 1983
Launch Site
KYMSC
Launch Pad
LC107
Launch Vehicle
K65M-RB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14585
International Designator
1983-125A
Decay Date
12/27/1983
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1517
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1517
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MOLN/MO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1517 (also known as Kosmos-1517) is a spacecraft technology satellite launched by MOLN/MO on December 27, 1983, from KYMSC Launch Pad LC107 using the K65M-RB launch vehicle. The satellite has a configuration of a lifting body with folding wings and measures 3.4 meters in length, 2.6 meters in diameter, and spans 3.4 meters. It weighs 1074 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Its shape is described as LBody + 2 Fin and it was equipped with batteries for power supply. The satellite's mission focused on spacecraft technology testing and had a short lifetime of one day. The BOR-4 No. 405 payload onboard the satellite suggests its role in conducting specific technological experiments or tests in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.4
Diameter
2.6
Span
3.4
Dry Mass
1074
Launch Mass
1074
Shape
LBody + 2 Fin
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
BOR-4 No. 405
Purpose
Spacecraft technology
Mission
Spacecraft technology
Manufacturer
MOLN
Life Expectancy
1 day
Bus
BOR-4
Configuration
Lifting body with folding wings
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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