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COSMOS 2180 (21875)
COSPAR: 1992-008A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2180
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 17, 1992
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21875
International Designator
1992-008A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:04:30 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
82.93°
Right Ascension
208.83°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
284.33°
Period
104.81 min
Mean Motion
13.74 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2180
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2180
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VMFR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 21875U 92008A 26185.29479950 .00000046 00000-0 33170-4 0 9997
2 21875 82.9251 208.8267 0036099 284.3307 87.2739 13.73965012723172
Source: Celestrak
Summary
COSMOS 2180, also known as Kosmos-2180, is a satellite owned by VMFR and operated for navigation and data relay purposes. Launched on February 17, 1992, from the PLMSC launch site using a Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 5 meters in length, 2.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 17 meters. The satellite features a Cyl + Ant shape and weighs 800 kilograms at both dry mass and launch mass. It is powered by solar cells and batteries. Manufactured by POL, the payload on board includes Parus No. 801, and its mission involves navigation and data relay functions. The satellite's country of origin is Russia (RU).
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.1
Span
17
Dry Mass
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
2.0235
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Parus No. 801
Purpose
Navigation, data relay
Mission
Navigation, data relay
Manufacturer
POL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
KAUR-1 11F627
Configuration
KAUR-1
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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