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COSMOS 1702 (16247)
COSPAR: 1985-106A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1702
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 13, 1985
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
16247
International Designator
1985-106A
Decay Date
11/27/1985
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1702
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1702
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1702, also known as Kosmos-1702, is a reconnaissance satellite launched on November 13, 1985, from the PLMSC launch site using Soyuz-U as its launch vehicle. This satellite, manufactured by TSSKB and owned by GUKOS, weighs 2655 kg at launch with a dry mass of the same amount. It operates on batteries and features a sphere + DCone shape with dimensions of 6 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and spans across 6 meters. The satellite is equipped with an Oblik No. 321 payload for photo reconnaissance using film return technology and powered by motors including the 11D82M and S5.120 (maneuver module).
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
0.31
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 321
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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