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COSMOS 1983 (19672)
COSPAR: 1988-107A | Alt Name: Kosmos-1983
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 8, 1988
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19672
International Designator
1988-107A
Decay Date
12/22/1988
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1983
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1983
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 1983 (also known as Kosmos-1983) is a reconnaissance satellite equipped for photo surveillance with film return capability. It was launched on December 8, 1988, from the PLMSC site using Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle and carries an Oblik No. 387 payload. This satellite, manufactured by TSSKB, uses a Zenit bus configuration known as "Oblik" and has dimensions of approximately 6 meters in length and diameter of 2.2 meters with the same span. It operates on battery power and maintains a shape described as Sphere + DCone. The dry mass is recorded at 2655 kilograms, identical to its launch mass. The satellite was designed for reconnaissance purposes, using a 11D82M motor along with an S5.120 maneuver module for operations in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 387
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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