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COSMOS 1787 (17044)
COSPAR: 1986-081A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1787
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 1986
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
17044
International Designator
1986-081A
Decay Date
11/4/1986
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1787
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1787
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1787 (also known as Kosmos-1787) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on October 22, 1986, from the TYMSC launch site using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle at LC1. It has a spherical and DCone shape with dimensions of 6 meters in length and diameter, and 6 meters in span. The satellite's dry mass is 2655 kg, which matches its launch mass, powered by batteries. Equipped with the Oblik No. 353 payload for reconnaissance purposes through photo (film return type), it uses a Zenit bus configuration manufactured by TSSKB. The motors include an 11D82M and S5.120 maneuver module. Its surface area is 12.3 square meters, and it was designed to operate in space for reconnaissance missions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
12.3
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 353
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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