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COSMOS 1572 (15046)
COSPAR: 1984-060A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1572
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 15, 1984
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15046
International Designator
1984-060A
Decay Date
6/29/1984
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1572
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1572
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1572, also known as Kosmos-1572, is an Earth observation satellite that was launched on June 15, 1984, from the PLMSC launch site using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle from LC41/1. It was manufactured by TSSKB and carries the Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 16L payload equipped with the Priroda-4 imaging system featuring two KFA-1000 cameras and three KATE-200 devices for film return missions. The satellite has dimensions of 6.5 meters in length, a diameter of 2.4 meters, and spans 6.5 meters. It weighs 2,555 kilograms at launch and during its dry state. Its propulsion system includes an 11D82M motor along with an S5.120 maneuver module for navigation adjustments. The satellite is powered by batteries and has a spherical shape combined with a DCone structure.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2555
Launch Mass
2555
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 16L
Purpose
Earth Observation (film return)
Mission
Earth Observation (film return)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Resurs-F1
Configuration
Vostok / Zenit Capsule
Motor
11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)
Equipment
Priroda-4 imaging system (2 x KFA-1000, 3 x KATE-200)
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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