COSMOS 2204 [GLONASS] (22057)

COSPAR: 1992-047B | Alt Name: Kosmos-2205

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 30, 1992

Launch Pad

LC81/23

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K/DM-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

22057

International Designator

1992-047B

Epoch

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:02:23 GMT

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Inclination

64.15°

Right Ascension

301.80°

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Argument of Perigee

345.26°

Period

675.73 min

Mean Motion

2.13 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 2204 [GLONASS]

Alternative Name

Kosmos-2205

Type

Payload

Status

Non-operational

Owner

VVSR

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 22057U 92047B   26182.08499093 -.00000046  00000-0  00000-0 0  9990
2 22057  64.1475 301.7960 0015711 345.2585  13.6471  2.13102795263821

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Summary
The COSMOS 2204 [GLONASS], also known as Kosmos-2205, is a Russian satellite launched on July 30, 1992, from the TYMSC launch site using the Proton-K/DM-2 launch vehicle. It was manufactured by POL and belongs to the VVSR (Russian Space Forces) for navigation purposes. The satellite has a bus configuration of Uragan, is 3-Axis stabilized, and measures 4 meters in length with a diameter of 1.5 meters and a span of 7.8 meters. It weighs 1200 kg dry mass and had an initial launch mass of 1300 kg. The spacecraft's power system includes two deployable solar arrays and batteries. Its mission was intended to last for three years, and it carries the payload Uragan No. 72L. The shape is described as cylindrical with antennas and two panels.
Physical Characteristics

Length

4

Diameter

1.5

Span

7.8

Dry Mass

1200

Launch Mass

1300

Shape

Cyl + Ant + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

2.4308

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Uragan No. 72L

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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