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COSMOS 1708 (16331)
COSPAR: 1985-115A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1708
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 13, 1985
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
16331
International Designator
1985-115A
Decay Date
12/27/1985
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1708
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1708
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1708 (also known as Kosmos-1708) is an Earth observation satellite operated by PRIR (Priroda), launched on December 13, 1985, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC43/4 launch pad using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft, designed and manufactured by TSSKB as part of the Resurs-F1 series, has dimensions of 6.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 6.5 meters. It weighs 2555 kg both at launch and dry mass. Equipped with a Priroda-4 imaging system including two KFA-1000 cameras and three KATE-200 sensors, the satellite is powered by batteries. Its configuration resembles a Vostok / Zenit Capsule with a shape described as Sphere + DCone, and it was used for Earth observation with film return capability. The mission utilized an 11D82M motor along with an S5.120 maneuver module for its operations in orbit.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2555
Launch Mass
2555
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Resurs-F1-17F41 No. 26L
Purpose
Earth Observation (film return)
Mission
Earth Observation (film return)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Resurs-F1
Configuration
Vostok / Zenit Capsule
Motor
11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)
Equipment
Priroda-4 imaging system (2 x KFA-1000, 3 x KATE-200)
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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