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COSMOS 2152 (21558)
COSPAR: 1991-048A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2152
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 9, 1991
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21558
International Designator
1991-048A
Decay Date
7/23/1991
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2152
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2152
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKSR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2152, also known as Kosmos-2152, is a reconnaissance satellite designed for photo (film return type) missions launched on July 9, 1991, from the PLMSC LC43/4 launch pad using the Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle. The satellite was manufactured by TSSKB and carries the Oblik No. 819 payload, operating under a "Sphere + DCone" shape configuration with dimensions of 6 meters in length and diameter of 2.2 meters. Weighing 2655 kg at launch and having a dry mass of the same weight, it is powered by batteries. The motor consists of an 11D82M and S5.120 maneuver module. It was launched for reconnaissance purposes with the owner designated as UNKSR.
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. 819
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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