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COSMOS 1643 (15634)
COSPAR: 1985-026A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1643
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 25, 1985
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15634
International Designator
1985-026A
Decay Date
10/18/1985
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1643
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1643
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1643 (also known as Kosmos-1643) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on March 25, 1985, from the TYMSC launch site using Soyuz-U as its launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 7.5 meters in length and 2.7 meters in diameter with a span of 8.5 meters. It weighs 3390 kg at launch and is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. Its primary mission is to conduct photo reconnaissance and data transmission, using the Terilen No. 4L payload for its operations. The satellite was manufactured by TSSKB and operated under GUKOS ownership.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.5
Diameter
2.7
Span
8.5
Dry Mass
3390
Launch Mass
3390
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
79.02
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Terilen No. 4L
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (data transmitting)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (data transmitting)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Yantar'-4KS1
Configuration
Yantar Bus
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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