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COSMOS 2281 (23119)
COSPAR: 1994-032A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2281
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 7, 1994
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23119
International Designator
1994-032A
Decay Date
6/30/1994
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2281
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2281
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR/VKS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2281, also known as Kosmos-2281, is a reconnaissance satellite launched by Russia on June 7, 1994, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome using the Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle. The spacecraft uses the Zenit bus and has dimensions of 6 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and a span of 6 meters. It weighs 2655 kilograms at launch and dry mass is also 2655 kilograms. Its mission involves photo reconnaissance with film return capability. The satellite's propulsion system includes motors 11D82M and S5.120 for maneuvering. Power is supplied by batteries, and its shape consists of a sphere combined with a DCone. Manufactured by TSSKB, the satellite's owner is PRIR/VKS, and it carries the Oblik No. 832 (Priroda) payload.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6
Dry Mass
2655
Launch Mass
2655
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oblik No. 832 (Priroda)
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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