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COSMOS 1904 (18709)
COSPAR: 1987-106A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1904
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 23, 1987
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
18709
International Designator
1987-106A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:37:26 GMT
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Inclination
82.91°
Right Ascension
57.96°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
357.90°
Period
104.77 min
Mean Motion
13.74 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1904
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1904
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VMF
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 18709U 87106A 26185.06766803 .00000051 00000-0 37577-4 0 9994
2 18709 82.9132 57.9649 0027449 357.8995 158.9756 13.74474124932017
Source: Celestrak
Summary
COSMOS 1904 (also known as Kosmos-1904) is a satellite launched by the Soviet Union on December 23, 1987, from the PLMSC launch site using the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. It was manufactured by OAZ and has the configuration KAUR-1 with dimensions of 5 meters in length, 2.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 17 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 800 kg, identical to its launch mass. Its primary mission involves navigation and data relay operations. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply and carries the Parus payload. The spacecraft has a shape described as cylindrical with antennas (Cyl + Ant) and an RCS value of 2.1087. Ownership is attributed to VMF.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.1
Span
17
Dry Mass
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
2.1087
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Parus
Purpose
Navigation, data relay
Mission
Navigation, data relay
Manufacturer
OAZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
KAUR-1 11F627
Configuration
KAUR-1
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
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