Reflection characteristics of certain classes of Soviet space objects
Abstract
Visual magnitudes and spin periods of three classes of long-lived Soviet Cosmos satellites and their attendance rocket bodies were studied in an 11-month period during 1981-1982. Reflection patterns are identified along with class optical features.
- Publication:
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Journal of the British Interplanetary Society
- Pub Date:
- February 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983JBIS...36...81M
- Keywords:
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- Cosmos Satellites;
- Inertial Upper Stage;
- Optical Reflection;
- Optical Tracking;
- Satellite Rotation;
- Satellite Tracking;
- Light Curve;
- Magnitude;
- Optical Properties;
- Orbital Elements;
- Spin Stabilization;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking