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COSMOS 1558 (14993)
COSPAR: 1984-050A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1558
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 25, 1984
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14993
International Designator
1984-050A
Decay Date
7/8/1984
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1558
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1558
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1558, also known as Kosmos-1558, is a reconnaissance satellite equipped for photo (film return type) missions launched on May 25, 1984, from the PLMSC launch site using Soyuz-U as its launch vehicle. It was manufactured by TSSKB and operated under GUKOS. The satellite has a configuration of a Yantar Bus with a main reentry module and two small reentry capsules. Its dimensions are length: 6.3 meters, diameter: 2.7 meters, span: 6.3 meters. Both its launch mass and dry mass are 2886 kg. It was powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as cylindrical with two panels (Cyl + 2 Pan), and it has a reflective surface area of 56.04 square meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
2886
Launch Mass
2886
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
56.04
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Kobal't No. 808
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Yantar'-4K2
Configuration
Yantar Bus, main reentry module, 2 small reentry capsules
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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