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COSMOS 1957 (19276)
COSPAR: 1988-057A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1957
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 7, 1988
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19276
International Designator
1988-057A
Decay Date
7/21/1988
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1957
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1957
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1957 (also known as Kosmos-1957) is an Earth observation satellite launched on July 7, 1988, from the PLMSC launch site using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 6.5 meters in length and 2.4 meters in diameter with a span of 6.5 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass of 2555 kg each. Equipped with the Priroda-4 imaging system, which includes two KFA-1000 cameras and three KATE-200 sensors, it was designed for film return missions. The satellite's shape is described as sphere plus disc-cone, and its RCS (reaction control system) has a capacity of 22.24. It is powered by batteries and uses the 11D82M; S5.120 maneuver module for propulsion. The mission was owned by PRIR and manufactured by TSSKB.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2555
Launch Mass
2555
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
22.24
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 2L
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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