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COSMOS 2062 (20529)
COSPAR: 1990-024A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2062
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 22, 1990
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20529
International Designator
1990-024A
Decay Date
4/5/1990
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2062
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2062
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2062, also known as Kosmos-2062, is a reconnaissance satellite designed for photo film return type missions launched on March 22, 1990. It was deployed from the Plesetsk launch site using Soyuz-U as the launch vehicle and carries the Oblik No. 384 payload. The spacecraft has dimensions of 6 meters in length and diameter of 2.2 meters with a dry mass of 2655 kg, identical to its launch mass. Equipped with batteries for power supply and featuring a Sphere + DCone shape, COSMOS 2062 operates under the Oblik bus configuration and uses motors 11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module). The satellite’s mission was conducted by an unknown owner in its reconnaissance duties.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
20.3
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 384
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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