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COSMOS 2346 (24953)
COSPAR: 1997-052A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2346
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 23, 1997
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24953
International Designator
1997-052A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:26:11 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
82.92°
Right Ascension
334.40°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
276.05°
Period
104.36 min
Mean Motion
13.80 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2346
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2346
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VMFR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 24953U 97052A 26185.18485348 .00000063 00000-0 46001-4 0 9993
2 24953 82.9237 334.4031 0038165 276.0484 257.4829 13.79825378448712
Source: Celestrak
Summary
COSMOS 2346 (KAUR-1), also known as Kosmos-2346, is a Russian satellite launched on September 23, 1997, from the Plesetsk launch site using the Kosmos 11K65M rocket. The satellite measures approximately 5 meters in length with a diameter of 2.1 meters and a span of 17 meters, featuring a cylindrical body with antennas. It has a dry mass and launch mass of 800 kg each. Equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply, COSMOS 2346 is owned by VMFR (Russian Space Forces) and manufactured by POL. Its primary mission includes navigation and data relay operations, contributing to communication and tracking capabilities.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.1
Span
17
Dry Mass
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
2.0088
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Parus No. 412
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
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