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COSMOS 1575 (15060)
COSPAR: 1984-064A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1575
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 22, 1984
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15060
International Designator
1984-064A
Decay Date
7/7/1984
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1575
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1575
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1575 (also known as Kosmos-1575) is an Earth observation satellite, specifically designed for film return missions and launched on June 22, 1984, from the PLMSC site using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The satellite, manufactured by TSSKB, has dimensions of 6.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 6.5 meters as well. It weighs 2555 kilograms at both dry mass and launch mass. Equipped with the Priroda-4 imaging system, which includes two KFA-1000 cameras and three KATE-200 cameras, COSMOS 1575 was capable of capturing high-resolution images of Earth's surface for observation purposes. The satellite is powered by batteries and has a motor configuration consisting of an 11D82M engine and an S5.120 maneuver module. Its shape is described as a sphere with a DCone addition, and it is part of the Resurs-F1 series.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2555
Launch Mass
2555
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
20.14
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 18L
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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