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COSMOS 1576 (15070)
COSPAR: 1984-066A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1576
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 26, 1984
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15070
International Designator
1984-066A
Decay Date
8/24/1984
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1576
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1576
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1576, also known as Kosmos-1576, is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on June 26, 1984, from PLMSC LC41/1 using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft, manufactured by TSSKB and owned by GUKOS, has dimensions of 6.3 meters in length, 2.7 meters in diameter, and a span of 6.3 meters with a dry mass of 2886 kg. Its configuration includes a Yantar Bus, main reentry module, and two small reentry capsules for reconnaissance purposes, specifically film return type missions. The satellite is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries and has an RCS area of 49.6 square meters. It was equipped with the Kobal't No. 810 payload for its mission.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
2886
Launch Mass
2886
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
49.6
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Kobal't No. 810
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Yantar'-4K2
Configuration
Yantar Bus, main reentry module, 2 small reentry capsules
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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