COSMOS 2120 (21035)

COSPAR: 1990-115A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2120

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 26, 1990

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC16/2

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U-PVB

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

21035

International Designator

1990-115A

Decay Date

1/17/1991

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 2120

Alternative Name

Kosmos-2120

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

UNKS

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

COSMOS 2120 (also known as Kosmos-2120) is a reconnaissance satellite launched on December 26, 1990, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome's LC16/2 launch pad using the Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle. The satellite was manufactured by TSSKB and belongs to the SU (Soviet Union). It has a configuration known as Zenit bus and is based on the Oblik platform. Its dimensions include a length of 6 meters, diameter of 2.2 meters, and span of 6 meters. The dry mass and launch mass are both recorded at 2655 kg. The satellite is powered by batteries and its mission involves reconnaissance with film return capability. It features a Sphere + DCone shape design and uses the 11D82M; S5.120 maneuver module for propulsion.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

2.2

Span

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. 816

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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