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COSMOS 1665 (15877)
COSPAR: 1985-057A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1665
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 3, 1985
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15877
International Designator
1985-057A
Decay Date
7/17/1985
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1665
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1665
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1665, also known as Kosmos-1665, is a reconnaissance satellite launched by GUKOS from PLMSC LC16/2 on July 3, 1985, using the Soyuz-U launch vehicle. This satellite was part of the Oblik series and used the Zenit bus configuration. It has dimensions of 6 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and a span of 6 meters, with a dry mass of 2655 kilograms, which is identical to its launch mass. The spacecraft's mission was focused on reconnaissance with a film return type capability, utilizing the Oblik No. 319 payload. Its shape consists of a sphere plus DCone, and it was powered by batteries. The satellite's motor included an 11D82M engine along with an S5.120 maneuver module. Manufactured by TSSKB, COSMOS 1665 operated for reconnaissance purposes under the ownership of GUKOS.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 319
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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