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COSMOS 2078 (20615)
COSPAR: 1990-044A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2078
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 15, 1990
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20615
International Designator
1990-044A
Decay Date
6/28/1990
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2078
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2078
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VTS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2078 (also known as Kosmos-2078) is an area reconnaissance satellite launched by the Soviet Union on May 15, 1990, from TYMSC LC1 using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft, based on the Yantar'-1KFT bus with a Zenit reentry module, has dimensions of 6.5 meters in length and diameter, spanning 6.5 meters, with a dry mass of 2720 kg. It was equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite's mission involves area reconnaissance using photo (film return type) technology. Its shape is described as Sphere + DCone with an RCS of 31.39. Manufactured by TSSKB, COSMOS 2078 was owned by VTS and carried a payload named Kometa No. 12L for its reconnaissance operations.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2720
Launch Mass
2720
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
31.39
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Kometa No. 12L
Purpose
Area Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Area Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Yantar'-1KFT
Configuration
Yantar Bus, Zenit reentry module
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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