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COSMOS 2133 (21111)
COSPAR: 1991-010A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2133
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 14, 1991
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21111
International Designator
1991-010A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:52:02 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
13.23°
Right Ascension
342.65°
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Argument of Perigee
197.14°
Period
1436.20 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2133
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2133
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
PVO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 21111U 91010A 26184.95280773 -.00000139 00000-0 00000-0 0 9993
2 21111 13.2330 342.6482 0005003 197.1354 164.4912 1.00264436129619
Source: Celestrak
Summary
COSMOS 2133, also known as Kosmos-2133, is an early warning satellite launched on February 14, 1991, from the TYMSC launch site using a Proton-K/DM-2 launch vehicle. Manufactured by NPOL/KOMET for PVO, this satellite uses the US-KMO-Bus configuration and has dimensions of 5 meters in length, 2 meters in diameter, and a span of 10 meters. Its dry mass is 2100 kilograms with a total launch mass of 2200 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with an IR-telescope as part of its payload known as Oko-1 No. 7120. Power comes from two deployable solar arrays and batteries, and it has a surface area (RCS) of 13.8214 square meters. COSMOS 2133's shape is described as Step Cyl + 2 Pan, and its mission was to provide early warning capabilities with an expected operational lifetime of 5-7 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2
Span
10
Dry Mass
2100
Launch Mass
2200
Shape
Step Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
13.8214
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Oko-1 No. 7120
Purpose
Early warning
Mission
Early warning
Manufacturer
NPOL/KOMET
Life Expectancy
5-7 years
Bus
Prognoz
Configuration
US-KMO-Bus
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
IR-telescope
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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