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COSMOS 1590 (15197)
COSPAR: 1984-087A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1590
DECAYED
Image
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 16, 1984
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15197
International Designator
1984-087A
Decay Date
8/30/1984
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1590
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1590
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1590, also known as Kosmos-1590, is an Earth observation satellite belonging to the Resurs-F1 series launched on August 16, 1984, from Plesetsk Launch Site using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 6.5 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.4 meters with a span of 6.5 meters. It has a dry mass of 2555 kg and was equipped with the Priroda-4 imaging system, which includes two KFA-1000 and three KATE-200 devices for capturing imagery. The satellite is powered by batteries and uses maneuver modules with engines designated as 11D82M and S5.120 to maintain its orbital position. Its mission was to perform Earth observation using film return technology, allowing for the retrieval of high-quality images from orbit. Manufactured by TSSKB, COSMOS 1590 has a shape described as Sphere + DCone.
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. 20L
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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