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COSMOS 1871 (18259)
COSPAR: 1987-065A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1871
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
August 1, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
18259
International Designator
1987-065A
Decay Date
8/10/1987
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1871
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1871
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
TSSKB
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1871 (also known as Kosmos-1871) is an Orlets-2 satellite launched by the Soviet Union on August 1, 1987, from TYMSC using a Zenit-2 launch vehicle at LC45/1. The spacecraft measures 10 meters in length and diameter with a span of 10 meters. It has a dry mass of 10,074 kg and was designed for Vehicle Evaluation purposes. Manufactured by TSSKB, its mission purpose aligns with evaluating the vehicle itself. COSMOS 1871 carries the payload EPN No. 03.695 and is cylindrical in shape.
Physical Characteristics
Length
10
Diameter
2.5
Span
10
Dry Mass
10074
Launch Mass
10074
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
88.05
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
EPN No. 03.695
Purpose
Vehicle Evaluation
Mission
Vehicle Evaluation
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Orlets-2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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