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COSMOS 1822 (17533)
COSPAR: 1987-019A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1822
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 19, 1987
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
17533
International Designator
1987-019A
Decay Date
3/5/1987
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1822
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1822
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1822, also known as Kosmos-1822, is a reconnaissance satellite equipped for photographic film return missions. Launched on February 19, 1987, from the PLMSC launch site using Soyuz-U as its launch vehicle, this Soviet Union satellite operates with an Oblik bus configuration on a Zenit platform manufactured by TSSKB. The spacecraft has dimensions of 6 meters in length and diameter of 2.2 meters, with a span of 6 meters and a dry mass of 2655 kg, the same as its launch mass. Its mission involves reconnaissance using photographic film return technology, powered by batteries and equipped with motors such as the 11D82M and S5.120 for maneuvering. The shape of the satellite is described as a sphere with a DCone addition. Ownership details are unspecified (UNKS).
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 354
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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