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COSMOS 1899 (18625)
COSPAR: 1987-099A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1899
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 7, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
18625
International Designator
1987-099A
Decay Date
12/21/1987
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1899
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1899
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1899 (also known as Kosmos-1899) is a reconnaissance satellite with a film return type mission launched by the Soviet Union on December 7, 1987, from Tyuratam Space Center using Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 6 meters in length and diameter of 2.2 meters, with a dry mass of 2655 kg. It uses batteries for power and is configured with the Zenit bus. Its shape consists of a sphere with a DCone addition. The satellite was manufactured by TSSKB and operates for reconnaissance purposes using the Oblik No. 370 payload.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
19.99
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 370
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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