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COSMOS 1826 (17577)
COSPAR: 1987-025A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1826
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 11, 1987
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
17577
International Designator
1987-025A
Decay Date
3/25/1987
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1826
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1826
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1826 (also known as Kosmos-1826) is a reconnaissance satellite equipped for photographic film return, launched on March 11, 1987, from the Plesetsk Launch Site using Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft utilizes the Zenit bus configuration and is based on the Oblik platform. It measures 6 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.2 meters, spans 6 meters, and weighs 2655 kg at launch as well as dry mass. COSMOS 1826 was manufactured by TSSKB for reconnaissance purposes, carrying payload Oblik No. 356. It is powered by batteries and has a motor system consisting of 11D82M and S5.120 (maneuver module). The satellite's shape is described as Sphere + DCone with an RCS value of 19. Its owner is listed as UNKS, indicating unclear ownership information at the time of data recording.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
19
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 356
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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