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COSMOS 1537 (14737)
COSPAR: 1984-017A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1537
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 16, 1984
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14737
International Designator
1984-017A
Decay Date
3/1/1984
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1537
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1537
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1537 (Kosmos-1537) is an Earth observation satellite launched on February 16, 1984, from the PLMSC LC41/1 launch pad using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft, manufactured by TSSKB and operated under the mission of PRIR, is equipped with a Priroda-4 imaging system consisting of two KFA-1000 and three KATE-200 devices for film return observation. It has dimensions of 6.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 6.5 meters and a dry mass of 2,555 kilograms. The satellite features a spherical and direct cone shape and is powered by batteries. Its propulsion system includes an 11D82M motor and S5.120 maneuver module.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2555
Launch Mass
2555
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
24.66
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 17L
Purpose
Earth Observation (film return)
Mission
Earth Observation (film return)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Resurs-F1
Configuration
Vostok / Zenit Capsule
Motor
11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)
Equipment
Priroda-4 imaging system (2 x KFA-1000, 3 x KATE-200)
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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