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COSMOS 1616 (15467)
COSPAR: 1985-002A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1616
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 9, 1985
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15467
International Designator
1985-002A
Decay Date
3/4/1985
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1616
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1616
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1616 (also known as Kosmos-1616) is a reconnaissance satellite launched on January 9, 1985, from the Tycmorsk launch site using Soyuz-U launch vehicle from Launch Pad LC31. The spacecraft, manufactured by TSSKB and operated for GUKOS, measures 6.3 meters in length with a diameter of 2.7 meters and spans 6.3 meters. It has a dry mass of 2886 kg and was equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries to power its operations. The satellite's mission involves reconnaissance using film return type photography, and it carries the Kobal't No. 819 payload. Its shape consists of a cylindrical body plus two panels (Cyl + 2 Pan), and its RCS is rated at 55.04. The satellite is part of the Yantar'-4K2 bus configuration, which includes a main reentry module with two small reentry capsules.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
2886
Launch Mass
2886
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
55.04
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Kobal't No. 819
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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