COSMOS 1748 (16758)

COSPAR: 1986-042A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1748

Image
COSMOS 1748 Satellite Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details

Launch Date

June 6, 1986

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/1

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

16758

International Designator

1986-042A

Epoch

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:11:24 GMT

Apogee

Calculating...

Perigee

Calculating...

Inclination

74.02°

Right Ascension

286.54°

Eccentricity

Calculating...

Argument of Perigee

83.84°

Period

115.13 min

Mean Motion

12.51 rev/day

Latitude

Calculating...

Longitude

Calculating...

Altitude

Calculating...

Velocity

Calculating...

Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1748

Alternative Name

Kosmos-1748

Type

Payload

Status

Unknown

Owner

UNKS

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 16758U 86042A   26173.71625183 -.00000009  00000-0  45052-4 0  9999
2 16758  74.0194 286.5412 0010106  83.8445 345.7408 12.50788483828524

Source: Celestrak

Summary
COSMOS 1748, also known as Kosmos-1748, is a military communication satellite launched on June 6, 1986, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome's LC132/1 launch pad using the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. Manufactured by NPOPM in the Soviet Union (SU), it has dimensions of 0.8 meters for length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 60 kilograms. The satellite was designed to operate for about 6 months and is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power. It carries the Strela-1M Blok 39 No. 1 payload and has a radar cross-section (RCS) of 0.6743 square meters, featuring a polyhedral shape.
Physical Characteristics

Length

0.8

Diameter

0.8

Span

0.8

Dry Mass

60

Launch Mass

60

Shape

Poly

Radar Cross Section

0.6743

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Strela-1M Blok 39 No. 1

Purpose

Military Communication

Mission

Military Communication

Manufacturer

NPOPM

Life Expectancy

6 months

Bus

Strela-1 11F625

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

Map
This tool will help you track the satellite's position and predict its upcoming passes over your location. Simply input the coordinates or click the geolocation button to get started.
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration

Satellite Articles

View All Posts »

Learn more about satellites and other related topics.

Space Brief 23 Dec 2025

Space Brief 23 Dec 2025

Today's briefing covers the Long March 12A's first launch, a major advance in space radio communication, and highlights from key military developments impacting space operations.

X Report 6 May 2025

X Report 6 May 2025

SpaceX prepares for its 250th mission from SLC-40, while Starlink experiences a surge during a crisis in Spain and Portugal. Additionally, SpaceX celebrates the official designation of Starbase City, aiming to boost launch capabilities.

X Report 29 Dec 2024

X Report 29 Dec 2024

SpaceX wraps up 2024 with successful Starlink and Astranis launches, while reflecting on a monumental year for the Starship program.

X Report 21 Apr 2025

X Report 21 Apr 2025

SpaceX launches its 32nd cargo mission to the ISS, and NRO marks a milestone with over 200 satellites deployed.

X Report 19 Dec 2025

X Report 19 Dec 2025

A partial breakup incident involving a Starlink satellite raised concerns, while SpaceX continued its ambitious projects and launches.

X Report 25 Mar 2025

X Report 25 Mar 2025

SpaceX achieves new milestones with back-to-back launches for the NRO while preparing for groundbreaking crewed polar mission FRAM2.

Optical Intersatellite Link (OISL)

The laser-based crosslinks that turn Starlink into a mesh, anchor the SDA Transport Layer, and just made their GPS debut on GPS III SV10 - quietly rewriting how data moves through space.

Space Brief 3 Nov 2025

Space Brief 3 Nov 2025

Highlighting India's significant military satellite launch, real-time satellite tracking developments in Europe, SpaceX's new rideshare mission, and more space industry news.