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COSMOS 2104 (20936)
COSPAR: 1990-098A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2104
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 16, 1990
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20936
International Designator
1990-098A
Decay Date
12/4/1990
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2104
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2104
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2104 (also known as Kosmos-2104) is a reconnaissance satellite with a mission to conduct photo reconnaissance using film return technology. Launched on November 16, 1990, from the PLMSC launch site at LC43/4, it was propelled into orbit by a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft has a sphere and DCone shape design, measures 6 meters in length with a diameter of 2.2 meters and a span of 6 meters, and has a dry mass of 2655 kg, which is also its launch mass. It was manufactured by TSSKB and equipped with the Oblik No. 813 payload. The satellite uses batteries for power supply and features motors such as the 11D82M and S5.120 (maneuver module). Its bus type is Zenit, and it was operated by an unknown entity from SU (Soviet Union).
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. 813
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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