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COSMOS 1705 (16296)
COSPAR: 1985-111A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1705
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 3, 1985
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
16296
International Designator
1985-111A
Decay Date
12/17/1985
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1705
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1705
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1705, also known as Kosmos-1705, is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on December 3, 1985, from Plesetsk using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle from LC16/2. The spacecraft has a configuration based on the Zenit bus and utilizes batteries for power. It weighs 2655 kg at launch and is equipped with an Oblik No. 322 payload designed for photo reconnaissance with film return capability. The satellite measures 6 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.2 meters, and spans 6 meters. Its shape consists of a sphere with a DCone design. The mission was operated by GUKOS and manufactured by TSSKB. The propulsion system includes motors 11D82M and S5.120 for maneuvering.
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. 322
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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