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COSMOS 1543 (14797)
COSPAR: 1984-026A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1543
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 10, 1984
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14797
International Designator
1984-026A
Decay Date
4/5/1984
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1543
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1543
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
TSSKB
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1543 (also known as Kosmos-1543) was a satellite launched on March 10, 1984, from PLMSC LC41/1 using the Soyuz-U launch vehicle for the purpose of studying cosmic radiation. It was manufactured by TSSKB and equipped with an Efir No. 1L payload as part of its Zenit Bus configuration. The satellite measured 6.5 meters in length and had a diameter of 2.4 meters, weighing 2400 kg at launch and the same mass dry. Its shape was described as a sphere plus DCone with an RCS (Reflectivity Coefficient Surface) value of 14.89. The satellite's power supply was based on batteries, and it operated for approximately 26 days.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2400
Launch Mass
2400
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
14.89
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Efir No. 1L
Purpose
Cosmic radiation
Mission
Cosmic radiation
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
26 days
Bus
Efir
Configuration
Zenit Bus
Motor
11D82M
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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