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COSMOS 1874 (18326)
COSPAR: 1987-072A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1874
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 3, 1987
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
18326
International Designator
1987-072A
Decay Date
9/17/1987
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1874
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1874
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1874, also known as Kosmos-1874, is a reconnaissance satellite that was launched on September 3, 1987, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Launch Site LC43/4 using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. It uses the Zenit bus configuration and is based on the Oblik model designed for photo-reconnaissance purposes with film return capabilities. The satellite has dimensions of 6 meters in length and 2.2 meters in diameter, with a span of 6 meters and a dry mass of 2655 kg, which is identical to its launch mass. Its shape consists of a sphere plus a DCone, and it is equipped with batteries for power supply. The satellite was manufactured by TSSKB and operates under the purpose of reconnaissance using an Oblik No. 365 payload module. It is owned by UNKS (Unknown).
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
17.75
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 365
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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