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COSMOS 2218 (22207)
COSPAR: 1992-073A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2218
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 29, 1992
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22207
International Designator
1992-073A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:59:58 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
82.92°
Right Ascension
122.89°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
315.51°
Period
104.87 min
Mean Motion
13.73 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2218
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2218
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VMFR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 22207U 92073A 26185.29164440 .00000080 00000-0 69982-4 0 9992
2 22207 82.9221 122.8897 0031591 315.5098 207.7430 13.73094834687282
Source: Celestrak
Summary
COSMOS 2218 (also known as Kosmos-2218) is a Russian satellite with the OBJECT_ID 1992-073A and BUS KAUR-1 11F627, launched on October 29, 1992, from PLMSC LC133/3 using the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. It measures 5 meters in length with a diameter of 2.1 meters and has an antenna span of 17 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 800 kg, matching its launch mass. Its mission involves navigation and data relay operations, powered by solar cells and batteries. Manufactured by POL for VMFR, COSMOS 2218 carries the Parus No. 203 payload and has a shape described as cylindrical with antennas.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.1
Span
17
Dry Mass
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
2.0442
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Parus No. 203
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
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