COSMOS 2177 [GLONASS] (21853)

COSPAR: 1992-005A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2177

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 29, 1992

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC81/23

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K/DM-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

21853

International Designator

1992-005A

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:04:53 GMT

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Inclination

64.90°

Right Ascension

69.40°

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Argument of Perigee

170.44°

Period

675.74 min

Mean Motion

2.13 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 2177 [GLONASS]

Alternative Name

Kosmos-2177

Type

Payload

Status

Non-operational

Owner

VVS

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 21853U 92005A   26184.67005796 -.00000011  00000-0  00000-0 0  9999

2 21853  64.8967  69.4039 0006074 170.4387  19.7721  2.13101176267902

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Summary

COSMOS 2177 [GLONASS], also known as Kosmos-2177, is a Russian satellite manufactured by POL and launched on January 29, 1992, from the TYSMC launch site using a Proton-K/DM-2 vehicle. It was configured with a 3-axis stabilization system for navigation purposes and has a length of 4 meters, diameter of 1.5 meters, and span of 7.8 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 1200 kg, while its launch mass was 1300 kg. Equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries, it served the VVS (Russian Air Force) as part of the GLONASS constellation for navigation purposes. The payload included Uragan No. 68L. The satellite operated for approximately three years from its launch date.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

1.5

Span

7.8

Dry Mass

1200

Launch Mass

1300

Shape

Cyl + Ant + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

2.3489

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Uragan No. 68L

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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