COSMOS 1654 (15734)

COSPAR: 1985-039A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1654

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 23, 1985

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC31

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

15734

International Designator

1985-039A

Decay Date

8/7/1985

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1654

Alternative Name

Kosmos-1654

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

GUKOS

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

COSMOS 1654 (also known as Kosmos-1654) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on May 23, 1985, from the TYMSC launch site using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle from LC31. It features a Yantar'-4K2 bus configuration with a main reentry module and two small reentry capsules for film return. The spacecraft measures 6.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 6.3 meters, has a dry mass of 2886 kg, and was equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries to provide power. Manufactured by TSSKB, the satellite's mission is focused on reconnaissance through photography using its Kobal't No. 826 payload. Owned by GUKOS, COSMOS 1654 has a cylindrical shape with two panoramic sections for observation purposes.

Physical Characteristics

Length

6.3

Diameter

2.7

Span

6.3

Dry Mass

2886

Launch Mass

2886

Shape

Cyl + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

0.01

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Kobal't No. 826

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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