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COSMOS 1947 [GLONASS] (19164)
COSPAR: 1988-043B | Alt Name: Kosmos-1947
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![COSMOS 1947 [GLONASS] Satellite Image](/images/sat/19164.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 21, 1988
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19164
International Designator
1988-043B
Epoch
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:30:56 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
64.97°
Right Ascension
73.12°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
224.98°
Period
675.73 min
Mean Motion
2.13 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1947 [GLONASS]
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1947
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 19164U 88043B 26180.14648966 -.00000032 00000-0 00000-0 0 9991
2 19164 64.9707 73.1208 0023761 224.9808 313.3030 2.13104195291550
Source: Celestrak
Summary
COSMOS 1947 [GLONASS], also known as Kosmos-1947, is a navigation satellite launched by SU (USSR) on May 21, 1988, from TYMSC using the Proton-K/DM-2 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 4 meters in length with a diameter of 1.5 meters and has a span of 7.8 meters due to its solar arrays. It was configured as 3-Axis stabilized with dry mass at 1200 kg, carrying a payload designated Uragan No. 40L for navigation purposes. The satellite is powered by two deployable solar arrays along with batteries and has a shape described as Cyl + Ant + 2 Pan. Its lifetime was projected to be around 3 years. The satellite was manufactured by OAZ and launched from LC200/39 at TYMSC.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4
Diameter
1.5
Span
7.8
Dry Mass
1200
Launch Mass
1300
Shape
Cyl + Ant + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
1.5563
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Uragan No. 40L
Purpose
Navigation
Mission
Navigation
Manufacturer
OAZ
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
Uragan
Configuration
3-Axis stabilized
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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