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COSMOS 1790 (17056)
COSPAR: 1986-085A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1790
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 4, 1986
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
17056
International Designator
1986-085A
Decay Date
11/18/1986
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1790
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1790
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1790 (also known as Kosmos-1790) is a reconnaissance satellite launched on November 4, 1986, from the PLMSC launch site using Soyuz-U launch vehicle from LC16/2 pad. It features a Zenit bus and Oblik configuration for photo reconnaissance with film return capability. The spacecraft has dimensions of 6 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and spans 6 meters. Weighing 2655 kg at launch and dry mass is the same, it uses batteries as its power source. Its shape consists of a sphere combined with a DCone design. Equipped with motor systems including 11D82M and S5.120 for maneuvers, this satellite was manufactured by TSSKB and operated under UNKS ownership.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
3.07
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 350
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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