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COSMOS 1571 (15036)
COSPAR: 1984-058A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1571
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 11, 1984
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15036
International Designator
1984-058A
Decay Date
6/26/1984
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1571
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1571
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1571 (also known as Kosmos-1571) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by GUKOS on June 11, 1984, from the TYSMC launch site using a Soyuz-U rocket. The spacecraft has a length of 6 meters, a diameter of 2.2 meters, and a span of 6 meters, with a dry mass and launch mass both at 2655 kilograms. It is powered by batteries and uses an Oblik bus based on the Zenit configuration. The satellite's primary mission involves reconnaissance through photography using film return technology. Its shape consists of a sphere and a DCone, equipped with motors such as the 11D82M and S5.120 (maneuver module). Manufactured by TSSKB, COSMOS 1571 carries a payload identified as Oblik No. 795 and has an RCS of 26.6409.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
26.6409
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 795
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Oblik
Configuration
Zenit bus
Motor
11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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