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COSMOS 1845 (17975)
COSPAR: 1987-042A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1845
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
May 13, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
17975
International Designator
1987-042A
Decay Date
5/27/1987
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1845
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1845
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1845, also known as Kosmos-1845, is a reconnaissance satellite equipped for photo (film return type) missions launched on May 13, 1987, from the TYMSC LC31 launch pad using a Soyuz-U vehicle. The satellite was manufactured by TSSKB and operates with batteries for power. It measures 6 meters in length and diameter of 2.2 meters, has a span of 6 meters, and weighs 2655 kg at launch as well as dry mass. Its configuration is based on the Zenit bus and uses an Oblik payload (No. 358). The satellite's shape is described as sphere + DCone with a reflective surface area (RCS) of 28.79 square meters. It was launched for reconnaissance purposes by an unknown owner under the mission of photo reconnaissance, using motors such as 11D82M and S5.120 for maneuvers.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
28.79
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 358
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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