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COSMOS 2260 (22721)
COSPAR: 1993-047A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2260
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 22, 1993
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22721
International Designator
1993-047A
Decay Date
8/5/1993
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2260
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2260
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR/VKS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2260 (also known as Kosmos-2260) is a reconnaissance satellite launched on July 22, 1993, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC43/3 launch pad using a Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle. The satellite uses the Oblik bus configuration based on the Zenit bus and has dimensions of 6 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 6 meters as well. It was manufactured by TSSKB for reconnaissance purposes, specifically photo reconnaissance with film return capability. COSMOS 2260 carries the payload designated as Oblik No. 831 and is powered by batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a sphere with a DCone, and its dry mass is 2655 kg, which matches its launch mass. It was operated under the ownership of PRIR/VKS for reconnaissance activities.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
5.81
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 831
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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