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COSMOS 2233 (22487)
COSPAR: 1993-008A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2233
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 9, 1993
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22487
International Designator
1993-008A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:11:24 GMT
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Inclination
82.94°
Right Ascension
170.15°
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Argument of Perigee
69.68°
Period
104.65 min
Mean Motion
13.76 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2233
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2233
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VMFR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 22487U 93008A 26184.92459288 .00000035 00000-0 20221-4 0 9990
2 22487 82.9444 170.1466 0039453 69.6812 319.7323 13.76041765672325
Source: Celestrak
Summary
COSMOS 2233 (also known as Kosmos-2233) is a satellite launched on February 9, 1993, from the PLMSC launch site using the LC133/3 pad and the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 5 meters in length, 2.1 meters in diameter, and 17 meters in span. The satellite's dry mass is 800 kg, which is consistent with its launch mass. Its configuration is designated as KAUR-1, and it was manufactured by POL. COSMOS 2233 serves the mission of navigation and data relay. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power and has a shape described as cylindrical with antennas. The satellite's cross-sectional area (RCS) is 2.0074 square meters. Its owner is VMFR, and its payload includes Parus No. 302. The satellite was launched for the Russian Federation (RU).
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.1
Span
17
Dry Mass
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
2.0074
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Parus No. 302
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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