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COSMOS 2193 (21982)
COSPAR: 1992-030G | Alt Name: Kosmos-2193
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 3, 1992
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21982
International Designator
1992-030G
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:52:10 GMT
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Inclination
74.00°
Right Ascension
251.27°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
149.24°
Period
115.16 min
Mean Motion
12.50 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2193
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2193
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VVSR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 21982U 92030G 26184.95289944 .00000004 00000-0 13281-3 0 9999
2 21982 74.0025 251.2737 0021199 149.2408 23.8722 12.50456825555848
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Summary
COSMOS 2193 (also known as Kosmos-2193) is a military communication satellite with NORAD ID 21982 and OBJECT_ID 1992-030G. It was launched on June 3, 1992, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC133/3 launch pad using the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.8 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 60 kilograms, matching its launch mass. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply and is designed to support military communication purposes. Manufactured by NPOPM (NPO Mashinostroyeniya), the satellite has a polyhedral shape and an RCS value of 0.677 square meters. Its mission lasted approximately six months and was operated under the ownership of VVSR (Russian Space Forces).
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.8
Diameter
0.8
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
60
Launch Mass
60
Shape
Poly
Radar Cross Section
0.677
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Strela-1M Blok 46 No. 7
Purpose
Military Communication
Mission
Military Communication
Manufacturer
NPOPM
Life Expectancy
6 months
Bus
Strela-1 11F625
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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