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COSMOS 1951 (19197)
COSPAR: 1988-047A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1951
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
May 31, 1988
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19197
International Designator
1988-047A
Decay Date
6/14/1988
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1951
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1951
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1951 (also known as Kosmos-1951) is an Earth Observation satellite launched on May 31, 1988, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC41/1 launch pad using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The satellite was manufactured by TSSKB and operated under the mission of Earth observation with film return capabilities. It has a BUS configuration of Resurs-F1, featuring a Vostok / Zenit Capsule design. COSMOS 1951 measures 6.5 meters in length, 2.4 meters in diameter, and 6.5 meters in span, with a dry mass of 2555 kg, identical to its launch mass. The satellite's primary equipment is the Priroda-4 imaging system, which includes 2 x KFA-1000 and 3 x KATE-200 components for capturing images. It uses batteries for power supply and is shaped as a Sphere + DCone with an RCS of 17.25. The satellite's motor consists of 11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module).
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2555
Launch Mass
2555
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
17.25
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 1L
Purpose
Earth Observation (film return)
Mission
Earth Observation (film return)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Resurs-F1
Configuration
Vostok / Zenit Capsule
Motor
11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)
Equipment
Priroda-4 imaging system (2 x KFA-1000, 3 x KATE-200)
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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