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COSMOS 2331 (23818)
COSPAR: 1996-016A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2331
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 14, 1996
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23818
International Designator
1996-016A
Decay Date
6/11/1996
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2331
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2331
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VKS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2331, also known as Kosmos-2331, is a reconnaissance satellite launched on March 14, 1996, from the Plesetsk Launch Site (LC43/4) using a Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle. The spacecraft is part of the Yantar'-4K2 series and was manufactured by TSSKB. It consists of a Yantar Bus with a main reentry module and two small reentry capsules, designed for photo reconnaissance and film return type missions. COSMOS 2331 has dimensions of 6.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span also measuring 6.3 meters. The satellite weighs 2886 kg at launch and is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power. It was launched by the VKS (Russian Air Force) and carries the Kobal't No. 549 payload.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
2886
Launch Mass
2886
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
30.6129
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Kobal't No. 549
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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