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COSMOS 1810 (17262)
COSPAR: 1986-102A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1810
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 26, 1986
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
17262
International Designator
1986-102A
Decay Date
9/11/1987
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1810
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1810
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1810, also known as Kosmos-1810, is a reconnaissance satellite (Yantar'-4KS1) launched on December 26, 1986, from the TYSMC LC1 launch pad using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 7.5 meters in length, 2.7 meters in diameter, and an 8.5 meter span. It has a dry mass of 3390 kg and is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. Its mission involves photo reconnaissance with data transmission capabilities. The satellite was manufactured by TSSKB for the purpose of conducting reconnaissance missions, specifically focused on photography and data transmission.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.5
Diameter
2.7
Span
8.5
Dry Mass
3390
Launch Mass
3390
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
32.2158
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Yantar'-4KS1M No. 2L
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (data transmitting)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (data transmitting)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Yantar'-4KS1
Configuration
Yantar Bus
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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