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COSMOS 2231 (22317)
COSPAR: 1993-004A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2231
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 19, 1993
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22317
International Designator
1993-004A
Decay Date
3/25/1993
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2231
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2231
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VKS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2231 (also known as Kosmos-2231) is a reconnaissance satellite belonging to the Yantar'-4K2 series, launched on January 19, 1993, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC43/3 using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. Operated by VKS and manufactured by TSSKB, it carries the Kobal't No. 537 payload for photo reconnaissance with film return capability. The satellite measures 6.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.7 meters, with a span of 6.3 meters. It has a dry mass of 2886 kg and was launched at the same weight. Its power system consists of two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The configuration includes a Yantar Bus, main reentry module, and two small reentry capsules.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
2886
Launch Mass
2886
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
12.05
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Kobal't No. 537
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Yantar'-4K2
Configuration
Yantar Bus, main reentry module, 2 small reentry capsules
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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