COSMOS 2229 (22300)

COSPAR: 1992-095A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2229

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 29, 1992

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC43/3

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U-PVB

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

22300

International Designator

1992-095A

Decay Date

1/10/1993

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 2229

Alternative Name

Kosmos-2229

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

IMBP/TSSKB

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

COSMOS 2229, also known as Kosmos-2229, is a Life Science satellite belonging to Russia (RU), launched on December 29, 1992, from the PLMSC launch site using a Soyuz-U-PVB rocket. The satellite was manufactured by TSSKB and operated under the ownership of IMBP/TSSKB. It has a configuration known as the Zenit Bus and uses batteries for power supply. With dimensions of 6.5 meters in length and diameter, and a span of 6.5 meters, COSMOS 2229 weighs approximately 2040 kg at launch. Its mission involves life science research, and it is equipped with the Bion No. 10 payload. The satellite's lifetime was expected to be between 5-22 days, and its shape consists of a sphere with a DCone design.

Physical Characteristics

Length

6.5

Diameter

2.4

Span

6.5

Dry Mass

2040

Launch Mass

2040

Shape

Sphere + DCone

Radar Cross Section

13.44

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Bion No. 10

Purpose

Life Science

Mission

Life Science

Manufacturer

TSSKB

Life Expectancy

5-22 days

Bus

Bion

Configuration

Zenit Bus

Motor

11D82M

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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