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COSMOS 2006 (19893)
COSPAR: 1989-022A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2006
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 16, 1989
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19893
International Designator
1989-022A
Decay Date
3/31/1989
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2006
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2006
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2006 (also known as Kosmos-2006) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on March 16, 1989, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using the Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 6 meters in length and diameter of 2.2 meters with a span of 6 meters. It weighs 2655 kg at launch and is powered by batteries. COSMOS 2006 uses the Zenit bus configuration, known as Oblik, manufactured by TSSKB for photo reconnaissance purposes (film return type). The satellite's shape is described as Sphere + DCone with a radar cross-section of 21.39 m² and its propulsion system includes motors 11D82M and S5.120 (maneuver module).
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
21.39
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 390
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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