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COSMOS 2028 (20073)
COSPAR: 1989-047A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2028
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 16, 1989
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20073
International Designator
1989-047A
Decay Date
7/6/1989
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2028
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2028
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2028, also known as Kosmos-2028, is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on June 16, 1989, from the Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC) using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The satellite was part of the Oblik series and utilized the Zenit bus configuration. It has dimensions of 6 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and a span of 6 meters, with a dry mass and launch mass both at 2655 kilograms. Equipped for photo reconnaissance using film return technology, COSMOS 2028 is powered by batteries and features a shape described as a sphere plus DCone. The satellite was manufactured by TSSKB (Space Systems Research and Production Association) and its mission objective was to conduct photographic reconnaissance missions with the payload of Oblik No. 373.
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. 373
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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