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COSMOS 1568 (15011)
COSPAR: 1984-054A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1568
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 1, 1984
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15011
International Designator
1984-054A
Decay Date
6/14/1984
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1568
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1568
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1568, also known as Kosmos-1568, is a reconnaissance satellite launched on June 1, 1984, from the Plesetsk Launch Site (LC43/4) using the Soyuz-U launch vehicle by the Soviet Union. It has a length of 6 meters, a diameter of 2.2 meters, and a span of 6 meters. The satellite weighs 2655 kg at launch and uses batteries for power supply. Its mission involves reconnaissance with photo return capability, utilizing an Argon No. 95L payload. The spacecraft has a shape consisting of a sphere and a DCone section and is equipped with motors including the 11D82M and S5.120 maneuver module. COSMOS 1568 was manufactured by TSSKB and operated under the ownership of GUKOS, having a mission duration of 14 days.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
23.5763
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Argon No. 95L
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
14 days
Bus
Zenit-6
Configuration
Zenit bus
Motor
11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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