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COSMOS 2311 (23530)
COSPAR: 1995-014A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2311
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 22, 1995
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23530
International Designator
1995-014A
Decay Date
5/31/1995
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2311
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2311
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VKS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2311 (also known as Kosmos-2311) is a reconnaissance satellite designed for photo reconnaissance and film return type operations, launched on March 22, 1995. It was manufactured by TSSKB and operated under the ownership of VKS. The spacecraft, based on the Yantar'-4K2 bus, consists of a main reentry module and two small reentry capsules, measures 6.3 meters in length with a diameter of 2.7 meters, and has a span of 6.3 meters. It weighs approximately 2886 kg at launch and during dry mass. The satellite was launched from the PLMSC site using Soyuz-U-PVB as its launch vehicle from LC43/3. It is equipped with two deployable solar arrays for power generation along with batteries. The mission purpose revolves around reconnaissance activities, particularly focusing on photographic data collection via film return methods.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
2886
Launch Mass
2886
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
26.5155
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Kobal't No. 547
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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