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COSMOS 2279 (23092)
COSPAR: 1994-024A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2279
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 26, 1994
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23092
International Designator
1994-024A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:31:10 GMT
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Inclination
82.95°
Right Ascension
202.25°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
202.06°
Period
104.60 min
Mean Motion
13.77 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2279
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2279
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VMFR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 23092U 94024A 26185.02164713 .00000048 00000-0 33778-4 0 9995
2 23092 82.9476 202.2508 0034537 202.0554 157.9119 13.76648806616378
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Summary
COSMOS 2279 (also known as Kosmos-2279) is a satellite with the OBJECT_ID 1994-024A, launched on April 26, 1994, from PLMSC at LC133/3 using the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 5 meters in length, 2.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 17 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 800 kilograms, which matches its launch mass. Its primary mission involves navigation and data relay functions. COSMOS 2279 is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation. The satellite has a configuration known as KAUR-1 and was manufactured by POL. It belongs to the VMFR owner and carries the Parus No. 101 payload. Its shape consists of a cylinder with antennas, and it has an RCS value of 2.251.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.1
Span
17
Dry Mass
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
2.251
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Parus No. 101
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
Map
Next Pass
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