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COSMOS 1634 (15597)
COSPAR: 1985-022A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1634
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 14, 1985
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15597
International Designator
1985-022A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:22:06 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
82.94°
Right Ascension
203.22°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
352.09°
Period
104.70 min
Mean Motion
13.75 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1634
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1634
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VMF
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 15597U 85022A 26185.01534897 .00000053 00000-0 39074-4 0 9998
2 15597 82.9384 203.2212 0035240 352.0948 35.8018 13.75329382 72513
Source: Celestrak
Summary
COSMOS 1634 (also known as Kosmos-1634) is an object from a satellite launch on March 14, 1985, originating from the Soviet Union under the VMF owner and operated by OAZ manufacturer. Launched from PLMSC LC132/2 using the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 5 meters in length with a diameter of 2.1 meters and a span of 17 meters. The satellite's dry mass is recorded as 800 kg, which matches its launch mass. It carries the Parus payload for navigation and data relay missions, powered by solar cells and batteries. Its shape consists of a cylinder with antennas (Cyl + Ant), with a radar cross-section of 2.003 m².
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.1
Span
17
Dry Mass
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
2.003
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Parus
Purpose
Navigation, data relay
Mission
Navigation, data relay
Manufacturer
OAZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
KAUR-1 11F627
Configuration
KAUR-1
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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