COSMOS 2124 (21092)

COSPAR: 1991-008A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2124

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 7, 1991

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC16/2

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

21092

International Designator

1991-008A

Decay Date

4/7/1991

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 2124

Alternative Name

Kosmos-2124

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

UNKSR

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

COSMOS 2124, also known as Kosmos-2124, is a reconnaissance satellite launched on February 7, 1991 from the PLMSC launch site using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle at LC16/2. It operates under the Yantar'-4K2 bus configuration and consists of a main reentry module with two small reentry capsules for photo (film return type) reconnaissance missions. The satellite has dimensions of 6.3 meters in length, 2.7 meters in diameter, and spans 6.3 meters. It was manufactured by TSSKB and its launch mass is the same as its dry mass at 2886 kg. Power is provided by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as cylindrical with two panels (Cyl + 2 Pan) and has a radar cross-section of 13.89 m². Its payload is designated as Kobal't No. 530, designed for reconnaissance purposes.

Physical Characteristics

Length

6.3

Diameter

2.7

Span

6.3

Dry Mass

2886

Launch Mass

2886

Shape

Cyl + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

13.89

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Kobal't No. 530

Purpose

Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)

Mission

Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)

Manufacturer

TSSKB

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Yantar'-4K2

Configuration

Yantar Bus, main reentry module, 2 small reentry capsules

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

2 deployable solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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