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COSMOS 1865 (18162)
COSPAR: 1987-058A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1865
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 8, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
18162
International Designator
1987-058A
Decay Date
8/14/1987
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1865
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1865
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
TSSKB
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1865, also known as Kosmos-1865, is an area reconnaissance satellite designed for photo (film return type) missions. It was launched on July 8, 1987, from the TYMSC launch site using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle from LC1. The spacecraft has a configuration of Yantar Bus and Zenit reentry module, measuring 6.5 meters in length and 2.4 meters in diameter with a span of 6.5 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass both reported at 2720 kg. Equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply, it operates under the Yantar'-1KFT bus system. The satellite's shape is described as a sphere plus a DCone, with an RCS of 82.16. Its mission was to conduct area reconnaissance using film return methods, manufactured by TSSKB for the Soviet Union (SU).
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2720
Launch Mass
2720
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
82.16
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Siluet No. 6L
Purpose
Area Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Area Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Yantar'-1KFT
Configuration
Yantar Bus, Zenit reentry module
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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