COSMOS 2358 (25373)

COSPAR: 1998-038A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2358

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 24, 1998

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC43/3

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U-PVB

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

25373

International Designator

1998-038A

Decay Date

10/22/1998

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 2358

Alternative Name

Kosmos-2358

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

VKSR

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

COSMOS 2358 (also known as Kosmos-2358) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by Russia on June 24, 1998, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC43/3 using a Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle. The satellite has a configuration of a Yantar Bus with a main reentry module and two small reentry capsules. It measures 6.3 meters in length, 2.7 meters in diameter, and has the same span as its length. COSMOS 2358 has a dry mass of 2886 kg and was manufactured by PROGT for reconnaissance purposes using film return technology. The satellite's power is provided by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. It belongs to the VKSR organization and carries the payload Kobal't No. 550, designed for photo reconnaissance missions.

Physical Characteristics

Length

6.3

Diameter

2.7

Span

6.3

Dry Mass

2886

Launch Mass

2886

Shape

Cyl + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

16.2463

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Kobal't No. 550

Purpose

Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)

Mission

Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)

Manufacturer

PROGT

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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