The satellite Kosmos 2285 was an experimental earth observation satellite. It was reportedly a prototype for the planned Obzor series of earth observation satellites, which was eventually not developed.
Kosmos 2285 reportedly carried a multispectral camera with a resolution of 75 meters.
The satellite was launched on 2 August 1994 by an Kosmos-3M launch vehicle into an orbit, which was typical for the earlier Zaliv navigation satellites.
| Nation: | USSR |
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| Type / Application: | Earth observation |
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| Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
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| Mass: | ~900 kg |
| Orbit: | 993 km × 1025 km, 74.0° |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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| Kosmos 2285 (Obzor Test #1) | 1994-045A | 02.08.1994 | Pl LC-132/1 | Kosmos-3M |
