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COSMOS 2240 (22592)
COSPAR: 1993-021A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2240
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 2, 1993
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22592
International Designator
1993-021A
Decay Date
6/7/1993
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2240
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2240
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VKS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2240 (also known as Kosmos-2240) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by the Russian military on April 2, 1993, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft, part of the Yantar'-4K2 series, measures 6.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.7 meters with a span of 6.3 meters. It consists of a Yantar Bus, main reentry module, and two small reentry capsules. The satellite's dry mass is 2886 kilograms, which is also its launch mass. COSMOS 2240 is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its primary mission is reconnaissance through photo (film return type). The spacecraft was manufactured by TSSKB and operated under the ownership of VKS (Russian Air Force), carrying a payload designated Kobal't No. 541.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
2886
Launch Mass
2886
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
31.84
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Kobal't No. 541
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Yantar'-4K2
Configuration
Yantar Bus, main reentry module, 2 small reentry capsules
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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