Launch Date
February 14, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-2
NORAD ID
17523
International Designator
1987-016A
Decay Date
3/6/1987
Name
COSMOS 1820
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1820
Type
Status
Owner
YUZH
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
10
Diameter
2.5
Span
10
Dry Mass
10363
Launch Mass
10363
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
8.17
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
EPN No. 03.695
Purpose
Vehicle Evaluation
Mission
Vehicle Evaluation
Manufacturer
YUZH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Orlets-2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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