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COSMOS 1728 (16512)
COSPAR: 1986-009A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1728
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 28, 1986
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
16512
International Designator
1986-009A
Decay Date
2/11/1986
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1728
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1728
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1728 (also known as Kosmos-1728) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on January 28, 1986, from the TYMSC launch site using Soyuz-U as the launch vehicle. The satellite, manufactured by TSSKB and operated under GUKOS, has a configuration based on the Zenit bus with a BUS type of Oblik. It carries the payload Oblik No. 328 for photo reconnaissance purposes with film return capability. COSMOS 1728 measures 6 meters in length and 2.2 meters in diameter, with a span of 6 meters and a dry mass of 2655 kilograms. The satellite's shape is described as Sphere + DCone, equipped with batteries for power supply, and has an RCS (Reaction Control System) area of 19.42 square meters. Its motors include 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
19.42
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 328
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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