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COSMOS 1679 (15999)
COSPAR: 1985-078A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1679
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 29, 1985
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15999
International Designator
1985-078A
Decay Date
10/18/1985
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1679
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1679
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1679 (also known as Kosmos-1679) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on August 29, 1985, from the TYMSC launch site using Soyuz-U as the launch vehicle. The spacecraft, designated Yantar'-4K2 and manufactured by TSSKB, features a cylindrical main reentry module with two small reentry capsules and measures 6.3 meters in length with a diameter of 2.7 meters and a span of 6.3 meters. Its dry mass is 2886 kilograms, which was also its launch mass. The satellite's mission involves reconnaissance with photo return capability, using deployable solar arrays for power along with batteries. It is owned by GUKOS and carries the Kobal't No. 827 payload.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
2886
Launch Mass
2886
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
68.88
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Kobal't No. 827
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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