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COSMOS 1836 (17876)
COSPAR: 1987-033A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1836
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 16, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
17876
International Designator
1987-033A
Decay Date
12/2/1987
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1836
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1836
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1836 (also known as Kosmos-1836) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on April 16, 1987, from TYMSC LC1 using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 7.5 meters in length and a diameter of 2.7 meters with a span of 8.5 meters. It weighs 3390 kg at launch and carries the Terilen No. 9L payload for photo reconnaissance and data transmission purposes. Its power system consists of two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is based on the Yantar Bus configuration, manufactured by TSSKB, with a shape described as cylindrical plus two panels. Its purpose aligns with its mission to conduct reconnaissance and transmit photo data.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.5
Diameter
2.7
Span
8.5
Dry Mass
3390
Launch Mass
3390
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
42.21
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Terilen No. 9L
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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