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COSMOS 2262 (22789)
COSPAR: 1993-057A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2262
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 7, 1993
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22789
International Designator
1993-057A
Decay Date
12/28/1993
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2262
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2262
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VKS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2262 (also known as Kosmos-2262) is a reconnaissance satellite, specifically designed for photo (film return), launched on September 7, 1993, from the TYSMC launch site using Soyuz-U2 launch vehicle. The satellite was manufactured by TSSKB and operated under VKS ownership. It has dimensions of 6.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 2.7 meters, and its dry mass is 3590 kg, which matches the launch mass as well. Its configuration includes a cylindrical shape with two pans. The mission was expected to last for approximately 60 days. This satellite carried the Don No. 5L payload and was equipped with an RCS of 39.7758 square meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
3590
Launch Mass
3590
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
39.7758
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Don No. 5L
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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