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COSMOS 1764 (16861)
COSPAR: 1986-053A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1764
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 17, 1986
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
16861
International Designator
1986-053A
Decay Date
9/11/1986
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1764
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1764
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1764 (also known as Kosmos-1764) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on July 17, 1986, from the Tyuratam Space Center using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft has a bus configuration of Yantar'-4K2 with dimensions measuring 6.3 meters in length and diameter and span. It weighs 2886 kg both at launch and dry mass. Equipped for reconnaissance purposes, specifically for photographic film return missions, it features two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape consists of a cylinder with two pans (Cyl + 2 Pan), has an RCS value of 69.28, and carries the Kobal't No. 507 payload. Launched from LC31 at Tyuratam Space Center, its mission was conducted by an unknown operator (UNKS) and manufactured by TSSKB.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
2886
Launch Mass
2886
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
69.28
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Kobal't No. 507
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Yantar'-4K2
Configuration
Yantar Bus, main reentry module, 2 small reentry capsules
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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