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COSMOS 2065 (20550)
COSPAR: 1990-029B | Alt Name: Kosmos-2065
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 6, 1990
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20550
International Designator
1990-029B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:13:07 GMT
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Inclination
73.98°
Right Ascension
276.12°
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Argument of Perigee
313.31°
Period
115.27 min
Mean Motion
12.49 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2065
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2065
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 20550U 90029B 26185.25911532 .00000007 00000-0 15032-3 0 9993
2 20550 73.9824 276.1152 0008775 313.3149 77.1077 12.49206383652844
Source: Celestrak
Summary
COSMOS 2065, also known as Kosmos-2065, is a military communication satellite manufactured by NPOPM and launched on April 6, 1990, from the PLMSC launch site using the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.8 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 60 kg and a launch mass also at 60 kg. It was equipped with solar cells and batteries for power and its payload consisted of the Strela-1M Blok 44 No. 2 equipment. The satellite had a polyhedral shape and an RCS (Reflective Cross Section) of 0.6452, operating in space until its expected lifetime of 6 months was completed.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.8
Diameter
0.8
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
60
Launch Mass
60
Shape
Poly
Radar Cross Section
0.6452
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Strela-1M Blok 44 No. 2
Purpose
Military Communication
Mission
Military Communication
Manufacturer
NPOPM
Life Expectancy
6 months
Bus
Strela-1 11F625
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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