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COSMOS 2207 (22062)
COSPAR: 1992-048A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2207
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 30, 1992
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22062
International Designator
1992-048A
Decay Date
8/13/1992
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2207
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2207
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VVSR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2207 (also known as Kosmos-2207) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by Russia on July 30, 1992, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 6 meters in length and 2.2 meters in diameter with a span of 6 meters. It weighs 2655 kilograms both at launch and dry mass and is powered by batteries. Equipped with the Oblik No. 830 payload, its mission involves photo reconnaissance with film return capability. The satellite has an RCS (Reaction Control System) efficiency of 5.96 and a shape described as sphere plus DCone. It was manufactured by TSSKB and owned by VVSR.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
5.96
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 830
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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