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COSMOS 2321 (23676)
COSPAR: 1995-052A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2321
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 6, 1995
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23676
International Designator
1995-052A
Decay Date
8/21/1997
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2321
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2321
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VMFR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2321 (KAUR-1 11F627) is a Russian satellite launched on October 6, 1995, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC132/1 launch pad using the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 5 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.1 meters with a span of 17 meters, featuring a cylindrical body with antennas. It carries the Parus No. 703 payload and serves for navigation and data relay purposes. Weighing 800 kilograms both at launch and dry mass, COSMOS 2321 is powered by solar cells and batteries. The satellite was manufactured by POL and owned by VMFR.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.1
Span
17
Dry Mass
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
4.408
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Parus No. 703
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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