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COSMOS 2083 (20657)
COSPAR: 1990-053A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2083
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 19, 1990
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20657
International Designator
1990-053A
Decay Date
7/3/1990
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2083
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2083
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2083 (also known as Kosmos-2083) is a reconnaissance satellite launched on June 19, 1990, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft, based on the Zenit bus and equipped with the Oblik payload No. 812, measures 6 meters in length and diameter of 2.2 meters, with a dry mass of 2655 kg. It is designed for photographic reconnaissance missions using film return technology. The satellite's shape consists of a sphere plus a DCone section and its power source relies on batteries. Manufactured by TSSKB (Sarov), the primary purpose of COSMOS 2083 was to conduct photo-reconnaissance missions, utilizing motors such as 11D82M and S5.120 for maneuvers.
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. 812
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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