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COSMOS 1895 (18491)
COSPAR: 1987-092A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1895
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
18491
International Designator
1987-092A
Decay Date
11/26/1987
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1895
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1895
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1895, also known as Kosmos-1895, is a reconnaissance satellite equipped for photo (film return type) missions launched on November 11, 1987, from the TYMSC launch site using LC31 with a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft uses the Zenit bus configuration and has dimensions of 6 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and a span of 6 meters. It weighs 2655 kg both at launch and dry mass. Manufactured by TSSKB, COSMOS 1895 is powered by batteries and carries the Oblik No. 368 payload for reconnaissance purposes. The satellite's shape consists of a sphere with a DCone addition and utilizes two motors: 11D82M and S5.120 (maneuver module). It was launched on behalf of an unknown owner from the SU country.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 368
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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