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COSMOS 1557 (14982)
COSPAR: 1984-048A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1557
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 22, 1984
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14982
International Designator
1984-048A
Decay Date
6/4/1984
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1557
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1557
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1557, also known as Kosmos-1557, is a reconnaissance satellite launched on May 22, 1984, from the PLMSC launch site using the Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft uses the Zenit bus and is based on the Fram platform manufactured by TSSKB. It has dimensions of 6 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and a span of 6 meters. COSMOS 1557 has a dry mass of 2455 kg and was designed for reconnaissance with film return capability, equipped with Priroda-3 equipment. The satellite is powered by batteries and has an RCS (Reaction Control System) of 20.12. Its shape consists of a sphere and a DCone. The mission owner is PRIR, and it operates the Fram No. 25L payload for photographic reconnaissance purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2455
Launch Mass
2455
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
20.12
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Fram No. 25L
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Fram
Configuration
Zenit bus
Motor
11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)
Equipment
Priroda-3
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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