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COSMOS 2025 (20035)
COSPAR: 1989-040A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2025
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 1, 1989
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20035
International Designator
1989-040A
Decay Date
6/15/1989
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2025
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2025
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2025, also known as Kosmos-2025, is a reconnaissance satellite equipped for photo (film return type) missions launched on June 1, 1989, from the PLMSC launch site using Soyuz-U as its launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 6 meters in length and diameter of 2.2 meters with a span of 6 meters. The satellite weighs 2655 kg at launch and is powered by batteries. Its mission involves reconnaissance activities using the Oblik No. 393 payload, which operates on a Zenit bus configuration manufactured by TSSKB. The satellite's shape consists of a sphere combined with a DCone design, featuring an RCS value of 12.95.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
12.95
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 393
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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