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COSMOS 1889 (18394)
COSPAR: 1987-085A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1889
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 9, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
18394
International Designator
1987-085A
Decay Date
10/23/1987
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1889
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1889
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1889 (also known as Kosmos-1889) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on October 9, 1987, using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle from LC1 at TYMSC. The satellite uses the Zenit bus configuration and has dimensions of 6 meters in length with a diameter and span both measuring 2.2 meters. It has a dry mass of 2655 kilograms and was equipped with batteries for power supply. Its mission involved reconnaissance, specifically photo (film return type), and it was manufactured by TSSKB. The satellite's shape is described as Sphere + DCone and its bus configuration includes motors such as the 11D82M; S5.120 maneuver module.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
23.89
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 361
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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