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COSMOS 1775 (16926)
COSPAR: 1986-066A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1775
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 3, 1986
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
16926
International Designator
1986-066A
Decay Date
9/17/1986
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1775
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1775
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1775, also known as Kosmos-1775, is a reconnaissance satellite launched on September 3, 1986, from the Tsemes (TYMSC) launch site using Soyuz-U as the launch vehicle. It was manufactured by TSSKB and has a configuration based on the Zenit bus with an Oblik payload designated No. 348 for film-return photographic reconnaissance. The satellite measures 6 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and its span is also 6 meters. Weighing 2655 kg at launch, it relies on batteries for power. Its shape consists of a sphere with a DCone section, providing a surface area of 44.81 square meters. The satellite’s purpose is reconnaissance through photographic film return methods.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
44.81
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 348
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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