COSMOS 1801 (17145)

COSPAR: 1986-092H | Alt Name: Kosmos-1801

Image

Additional Sources

Launch Details

Launch Date

November 21, 1986

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/2

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

17145

International Designator

1986-092H

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:40:37 GMT

Apogee

Calculating...

Perigee

Calculating...

Inclination

74.02°

Right Ascension

334.26°

Eccentricity

Calculating...

Argument of Perigee

338.82°

Period

114.39 min

Mean Motion

12.59 rev/day

Latitude

Calculating...

Longitude

Calculating...

Altitude

Calculating...

Velocity

Calculating...

Polar Plot

3D Visualization

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1801

Alternative Name

Kosmos-1801

Type

Payload

Status

Unknown

Owner

UNKS

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 17145U 86092H   26184.77820986 -.00000022  00000-0 -29330-4 0  9998

2 17145  74.0154 334.2583 0054874 338.8239  86.1762 12.58854309820525

Source: Celestrak

Summary

COSMOS 1801 (also known as Kosmos-1801) is a military communication satellite launched on November 21, 1986, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC132/2 launch pad using a Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.8 meters in length and diameter, with a dry mass of 60 kg and was also launched at this same mass. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply and carries the Strela-1M Blok 40 No. 8 payload. Manufactured by NPOPM (NPO Mashinostroyeniya), COSMOS 1801 operated for about six months in its mission to support military communication needs. The satellite has a polyhedral shape with an RCS of 0.6751 and is associated with the former Soviet Union (SU).

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.8

Diameter

0.8

Span

0.8

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Poly

Radar Cross Section

0.6751

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Strela-1M Blok 40 No. 8

Purpose

Military Communication

Mission

Military Communication

Manufacturer

NPOPM

Life Expectancy

6 months

Bus

Strela-1 11F625

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

Map

This tool will help you track the satellite's position and predict its upcoming passes over your location. Simply input the coordinates or click the geolocation button to get started.

Latitude

Longitude

Next Pass

Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)

Start Azimuth

Max Elevation

Stop Azimuth

Time Until

Pass Duration

Satellite Articles

View All Posts »

Learn more about satellites and other related topics.

Falling Space Debris Risk to Aircraft Grows, North Korea Tests Hypersonic Missiles | KeepTrack Space Brief

Experts warn falling space debris risk to aircraft is increasing. North Korea tests advanced hypersonic missiles. Space Force seeks launch providers for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg pads.

Space Brief 3 Nov 2024

Today focuses on Blue Origin's preparation for New Glenn's debut, SpaceX Crew-9's ISS maneuver, the importance of U.S.-China cooperation in space, and breathtaking ISS photography.

Space Brief 25 Feb 2025

Today's Space Brief covers imminent launches, new developments in space technology, and strategic military contributions to satellite defense systems.

X Report 10 Nov 2025

SpaceX successfully launched 29 Starlink satellites, bolstering its broadband network and expanding global internet coverage.

SpaceX Eyes $1.75T Valuation in $75B IPO | KeepTrack X Report

SpaceX targets a $75B IPO valuing the company at over $1.75 trillion, while Falcon 9 chases its 200th drone ship landing at Vandenberg.

X Report 15 Dec 2024

SpaceX faces a launch delay at Cape Canaveral and continues to advance Starship development.

Space Brief 24 Nov 2025

Today's highlights include a record number of launches from Florida's Space Coast, Germany's new military space strategy, SpaceX's Starlink deployment, and more.

Starlink Crosses 10,000 Active Satellites, X Report 18 Mar 2026

Starlink satellite count 2026: SpaceX tops 10,000 active satellites, 10,037 working of 11,558 launched, under seven years after first launch.