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COSMOS 1663 (15840)
COSPAR: 1985-052A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1663
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 21, 1985
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15840
International Designator
1985-052A
Decay Date
7/5/1985
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1663
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1663
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1663, also known as Kosmos-1663, is an Earth Observation satellite launched by the Soviet Union on June 21, 1985, from PLMSC LC41/1 using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 6.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 6.5 meters and has a dry mass of 2555 kg. Equipped with the Priroda-4 imaging system comprising two KFA-1000 and three KATE-200 cameras, it was part of the Resurs-F1 mission for film return purposes. The satellite is powered by batteries and utilizes a sphere plus DCone shape configuration. Its primary purpose is Earth Observation with a specific focus on film return missions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2555
Launch Mass
2555
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
25.74
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 25L
Purpose
Earth Observation (film return)
Mission
Earth Observation (film return)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Resurs-F1
Configuration
Vostok / Zenit Capsule
Motor
11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)
Equipment
Priroda-4 imaging system (2 x KFA-1000, 3 x KATE-200)
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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