COSMOS 1573 (15051)

COSPAR: 1984-061A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1573

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 19, 1984

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC16/2

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

15051

International Designator

1984-061A

Decay Date

6/28/1984

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1573

Alternative Name

Kosmos-1573

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

GUKOS

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

COSMOS 1573, also known as Kosmos-1573, is a reconnaissance satellite equipped for photo (film return type) missions launched by the Soviet Union on June 19, 1984. It was launched from the PLMSC launch site using Soyuz-U as the launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 6 meters in length and 2.2 meters in diameter with a span also measuring 6 meters. Its dry mass is 2655 kilograms, which is equal to its launch mass. COSMOS 1573 was manufactured by TSSKB and operated for approximately 14 days. The satellite's mission included reconnaissance activities utilizing the Argon No. 94L payload. It was powered by batteries and featured a shape described as Sphere + DCone, with propulsion provided by motors 11D82M and S5.120 (maneuver module). The ownership of the satellite is attributed to GUKOS.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

2.2

Span

Dry Mass

2655

Launch Mass

2655

Shape

Sphere + DCone

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Argon No. 94L

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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