COSMOS 2225 (22280)

COSPAR: 1992-091A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2225

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 22, 1992

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC31

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

22280

International Designator

1992-091A

Decay Date

2/18/1993

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 2225

Alternative Name

Kosmos-2225

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

VKS

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

COSMOS 2225 (also known as Kosmos-2225) is a reconnaissance satellite launched on December 22, 1992, from the Tysklavodskaya launch site using Soyuz-U launch vehicle from LC31. The spacecraft has dimensions of 6.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 6.3 meters. It weighs 3590 kilograms both at launch and as dry mass. The satellite is shaped as a cylinder with two panels and has a radar cross section (RCS) value of 29.03 square meters. COSMOS 2225 was designed for photographic reconnaissance purposes, specifically for film return missions, and had a planned lifetime of 60 days. It was manufactured by TSSKB and operated under the ownership of VKS with payload Don No. 4L on board.

Physical Characteristics

Length

6.3

Diameter

2.7

Span

6.3

Dry Mass

3590

Launch Mass

3590

Shape

Cyl + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

29.03

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Don No. 4L

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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