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COSMOS 1645 (15645)
COSPAR: 1985-029A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1645
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 16, 1985
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15645
International Designator
1985-029A
Decay Date
4/29/1985
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1645
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1645
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
TSSKB
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1645, also known as Kosmos-1645, is a Foton satellite launched by TSSKB from the Soviet Union on April 16, 1985. It was launched using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle from LC41/1 at PLMSC and has a configuration of Sphere + DCone with dimensions of 6.5 meters in length and span, and a diameter of 2.4 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 1788 kg, the same as its launch mass. Equipped with batteries for power, COSMOS 1645 was designed for micro-gravity experiments during a short mission lifetime of 13 to 16 days. The primary payload, Foton No. 1L, was used for conducting various scientific studies in microgravity conditions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
1788
Launch Mass
1788
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
0.31
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Foton No. 1L
Purpose
Micro-gravity
Mission
Micro-gravity
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
13-16 days
Bus
Foton
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
11D82M
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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