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COSMOS 1744 (16724)
COSPAR: 1986-036A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1744
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 21, 1986
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
16724
International Designator
1986-036A
Decay Date
6/4/1986
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1744
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1744
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
TSSKB
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1744, also known as Kosmos-1744, is a Foton satellite designed for micro-gravity research launched by TSSKB on May 21, 1986, from PLMSC LC41/1 using the Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The satellite measures 6.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 6.5 meters and has a dry mass of 1787 kilograms. It was equipped with batteries for power supply and has a shape described as Sphere + DCone. Its mission lasted between 13 to 16 days, focusing on micro-gravity experiments. The satellite was launched from the Soviet Union (SU).
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
1787
Launch Mass
1787
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
30.49
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Foton No. 2L
Purpose
Micro-gravity
Mission
Micro-gravity
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
13-16 days
Bus
Foton
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
11D82M
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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