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COSMOS 2236 [GLONASS] (22513)
COSPAR: 1993-010B | Alt Name: Kosmos-2235
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 17, 1993
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22513
International Designator
1993-010B
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:34:54 GMT
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Inclination
64.91°
Right Ascension
69.48°
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Argument of Perigee
62.60°
Period
675.72 min
Mean Motion
2.13 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2236 [GLONASS]
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2235
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
VKS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 22513U 93010B 26182.60757609 -.00000015 00000-0 00000-0 0 9992
2 22513 64.9058 69.4820 0005049 62.6038 116.3623 2.13104716259686
Source: Celestrak
Summary
COSMOS 2236 [GLONASS], also known as Kosmos-2235, is a Russian navigation satellite launched on February 17, 1993, from the Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC) using the Proton-K/DM-2 launch vehicle. With a configuration of 3-Axis stabilized and equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power, it has dimensions of 4 meters in length, 1.5 meters in diameter, and a span of 7.8 meters. The satellite weighs 1300 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 1200 kg. Manufactured by POL, its mission is to support the GLONASS navigation system, carrying the Uragan No. 59L payload. It became stable on February 18, 1993, and was expected to operate for three years. The satellite's shape consists of a cylinder with antennas and two panels, and it has an RCS (reflective cross-section) of 3.0902 square meters. Owned by VKS, COSMOS 2236 [GLONASS] contributes to the navigation mission critical for Russian military and civilian use.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4
Diameter
1.5
Span
7.8
Dry Mass
1200
Launch Mass
1300
Shape
Cyl + Ant + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.0902
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Uragan No. 59L
Purpose
Navigation
Mission
Navigation
Manufacturer
POL
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
Uragan
Configuration
3-Axis stabilized
Motor
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Equipment
?
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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