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COSMOS 1740 (16679)
COSPAR: 1986-029A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1740
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 15, 1986
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
16679
International Designator
1986-029A
Decay Date
4/28/1986
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1740
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1740
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1740, also known as Kosmos-1740, is a reconnaissance satellite equipped for photographic film return missions, launched by the Soviet Union on April 15, 1986. The launch was conducted using a Soyuz-U vehicle from LC16/2 at the PLMSC site. With dimensions of 6 meters in length and 2.2 meters in diameter, it has a dry mass of 2655 kg and is powered by batteries. The satellite follows a sphere plus DCone shape configuration, utilizing the Zenit bus for its operations. It was built by TSSKB under ownership of GUKOS and equipped with the Oblik No. 326 payload for reconnaissance purposes. Its motor system consists of 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 326
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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