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COSMOS 1683 (16056)
COSPAR: 1985-083A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1683
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 19, 1985
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
16056
International Designator
1985-083A
Decay Date
10/5/1985
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1683
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1683
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1683, also known as Kosmos-1683, is a reconnaissance satellite launched on September 19, 1985, from the PLMSC site using Soyuz-U launch vehicle from LC41/1 pad. It was developed by TSSKB for GUKOS and utilizes the Zenit bus with an Oblik configuration. The satellite has dimensions of 6 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and a span of 6 meters, featuring a shape described as Sphere + DCone. Its dry mass is 2655 kg, identical to its launch mass. Equipped for reconnaissance purposes with film return capability, COSMOS 1683 was powered by batteries and featured motors including the 11D82M and S5.120 (maneuver module). The satellite's purpose is to conduct photo reconnaissance missions using the Oblik No. 316 payload.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
30.81
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 316
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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