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COSMOS 1664 (15860)
COSPAR: 1985-054A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1664
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 26, 1985
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15860
International Designator
1985-054A
Decay Date
7/5/1985
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1664
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1664
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1664, also known as Kosmos-1664, is a reconnaissance satellite launched on June 26, 1985, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC43/4 using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. Operated by GUKOS (USSR Ministry of Defence), this satellite has a sphere + DCone shape with dimensions of 6 meters in length and span, and a diameter of 2.2 meters. It weighs approximately 2655 kilograms at launch and during dry mass. The Oblik No. 318 payload is part of the Zenit bus configuration and utilizes batteries for power supply. Its primary mission involves reconnaissance through photographic film return capability.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
23.99
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 318
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Oblik
Configuration
Zenit bus
Motor
11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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