COSMOS 2109 [GLONASS] (21006)

COSPAR: 1990-110A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2109

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 8, 1990

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC200/40

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K/DM-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

21006

International Designator

1990-110A

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:33:48 GMT

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Inclination

64.93°

Right Ascension

70.61°

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Argument of Perigee

201.77°

Period

675.73 min

Mean Motion

2.13 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 2109 [GLONASS]

Alternative Name

Kosmos-2109

Type

Payload

Status

Non-operational

Owner

UNKS

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 21006U 90110A   26183.31514537 -.00000012  00000+0  00000+0 0  9991

2 21006  64.9327  70.6093 0078404 201.7706 339.5314 02.13101913276805

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Summary

COSMOS 2109 [GLONASS], also known as Kosmos-2109, is a navigation satellite launched on December 8, 1990, from the Tsemel’ Space Center (TYMSC) in Kazakhstan using a Proton-K/DM-2 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 4 meters in length and 1.5 meters in diameter with a span of 7.8 meters, featuring a cylindrical shape complemented by antennas and two panels. It was manufactured by POL under the Uragan bus configuration. With a dry mass of 1200 kilograms and a launch mass of 1300 kilograms, it is equipped with deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite operates in a 3-axis stabilized orientation and has an expected lifetime of three years. It was launched as part of the GLONASS constellation to support navigation services.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

1.5

Span

7.8

Dry Mass

1200

Launch Mass

1300

Shape

Cyl + Ant + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

2.3979

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Uragan No. 47L

Purpose

Navigation

Mission

Navigation

Manufacturer

POL

Life Expectancy

3 years

Bus

Uragan

Configuration

3-Axis stabilized

Motor

Equipment

Power System

2 deployable solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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