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COSMOS 2163 (21741)
COSPAR: 1991-071A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2163
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 9, 1991
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21741
International Designator
1991-071A
Decay Date
12/7/1991
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2163
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2163
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
TSSKB
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2163, also known as Kosmos-2163, is a reconnaissance satellite launched by TSSKB on October 9, 1991, from the TYMSC launch site using Soyuz-U2 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 6.3 meters in length and diameter, with a dry mass of 3590 kg. It carried an Orlets-1 No. 3L payload for reconnaissance purposes, specifically for photo (film return) missions. Its mission was designed to last approximately 60 days. The satellite has a shape described as Cyl + 2 Pan and a RCS value of 29.98. It operated under the ownership of TSSKB with no additional equipment or power sources mentioned in the data provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
3590
Launch Mass
3590
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
29.98
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Orlets-1 No. 3L
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
60 days
Bus
Orlets
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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