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COSMOS 1848 (18017)
COSPAR: 1987-047A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1848
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 28, 1987
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
18017
International Designator
1987-047A
Decay Date
6/11/1987
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1848
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1848
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1848 (also known as Kosmos-1848) is a reconnaissance satellite launched on May 28, 1987, from the Plesetsk launch site in Russia using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft has a configuration based on the Zenit bus and uses batteries for power. It carries an Oblik payload (No. 364) designed for photo reconnaissance with film return capability. The satellite measures 6 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and has a span of 6 meters. COSMOS 1848's dry mass is 2655 kg, which is the same as its launch mass. It features motors including 11D82M and S5.120 for maneuvering, and has a shape described as Sphere + DCone with an RCS of 29.51 square meters. The satellite was manufactured by TSSKB for reconnaissance purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
29.51
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 364
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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