COSMOS 2327 (23773)

COSPAR: 1996-004A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2327

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COSMOS 2327 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 16, 1996

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/1

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

23773

International Designator

1996-004A

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:12:52 GMT

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Inclination

82.98°

Right Ascension

112.25°

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Argument of Perigee

209.62°

Period

104.74 min

Mean Motion

13.75 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 2327

Alternative Name

Kosmos-2327

Type

Payload

Status

Unknown

Owner

VMFR

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 23773U 96004A   26185.25893735  .00000138  00000-0  12880-3 0  9999
2 23773  82.9841 112.2493 0047021 209.6236 303.7236 13.74770026527971

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Summary
The COSMOS 2327 satellite, also known as Kosmos-2327, was launched on January 16, 1996, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Launch Site LC132/1 using the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. This Russian KAUR-1 configuration satellite has a length of 5 meters and a diameter of 2.1 meters with a span of 17 meters, and it weighs 800 kilograms at dry mass and launch mass. It is equipped for navigation and data relay missions, powered by solar cells and batteries. The satellite's shape includes a cylinder plus antennas, and its primary purpose is to facilitate navigation and data transmission services.
Physical Characteristics

Length

5

Diameter

2.1

Span

17

Dry Mass

800

Launch Mass

800

Shape

Cyl + Ant

Radar Cross Section

2.1905

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Parus No. 701

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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