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COSMOS 1671 (15931)
COSPAR: 1985-065A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1671
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 2, 1985
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15931
International Designator
1985-065A
Decay Date
8/16/1985
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1671
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1671
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1671 (also known as Kosmos-1671) is a reconnaissance satellite launched on August 2, 1985, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC16/2 launch pad using the Soyuz-U rocket. It was manufactured by TSSKB and designed for photographic reconnaissance with film return capability. The satellite has a configuration based on the Zenit bus and is equipped with an Oblik payload (No. 320). Its dimensions include a length of 6 meters, diameter of 2.2 meters, and span of 6 meters. It had a dry mass and launch mass both recorded at 2655 kg, powered by batteries, and its shape is described as a sphere with a DCone addition. The satellite's motor consists of the 11D82M and S5.120 (maneuver module) systems. It was owned by GUKOS and operated under the mission purpose of reconnaissance photography via film return technology.
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. 320
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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