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COSMOS 1767 (16883)
COSPAR: 1986-056A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1767
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 30, 1986
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
16883
International Designator
1986-056A
Decay Date
8/16/1986
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1767
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1767
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
YUZH
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1767, also known as Kosmos-1767, is a satellite launched on July 30, 1986, from the Tymsh launch site using LC45/1 and a Zenit-2 launch vehicle. It was manufactured by YUZH and carries the payload EPN No. 03.695 for vehicle evaluation purposes. The satellite has a cylindrical shape with dimensions of 10 meters in length, 2.5 meters in diameter, and a span of 10 meters. Its dry mass is 10,350 kg, which matches its launch mass. The satellite's reflective surface area (RCS) is measured at 41.15 square meters. It was launched to evaluate the vehicle without any onboard motor or additional specified equipment details provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
10
Diameter
2.5
Span
10
Dry Mass
10350
Launch Mass
10350
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
41.15
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
EPN No. 03.695
Purpose
Vehicle Evaluation
Mission
Vehicle Evaluation
Manufacturer
YUZH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Orlets-2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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