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COSMOS 1921 (18875)
COSPAR: 1988-011A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1921
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 19, 1988
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
18875
International Designator
1988-011A
Decay Date
3/4/1988
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1921
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1921
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1921, also known as Kosmos-1921, is a reconnaissance satellite designed for photo (film return type) operations launched on February 19, 1988, from the TYMSC LC1 launch pad using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 6 meters in length and diameter with a span of 6 meters and operates on batteries. It carries an Oblik No. 376 payload on its Zenit bus configuration. With a dry mass of 2655 kg, the satellite's propulsion is provided by engines 11D82M and S5.120 (maneuver module). Its shape consists of a sphere with a DCone addition and has an RCS of 2.52. The mission is owned by UNKS and was manufactured by TSSKB.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
2.52
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 376
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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