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NADEZHDA 5 (25567)
COSPAR: 1998-072A | Alt Name: Nadezhda
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 10, 1998
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25567
International Designator
1998-072A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:42:27 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
82.95°
Right Ascension
75.43°
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Argument of Perigee
61.60°
Period
104.95 min
Mean Motion
13.72 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NADEZHDA 5
Alternative Name
Nadezhda
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
VMFR/VKSR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 25567U 98072A 26185.15447920 .00000060 00000-0 48541-4 0 9997
2 25567 82.9470 75.4307 0027062 61.5988 90.3621 13.72084225379999
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NADEZHDA 5 (also known as Nadezhda) is a satellite launched on December 10, 1998, from PLMSC LC132/1 using the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. Its primary mission involves navigation and SAR transponder operations. The spacecraft has dimensions of 5 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.1 meters and a span of 17 meters, and it weighs 870 kg at launch. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation. NADEZHDA 5 was manufactured by POL and is owned by VMFR/VKSR. Its configuration follows the KAUR-1 model, and its country of origin is Russia (RU).
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.1
Span
17
Dry Mass
870
Launch Mass
870
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
1.9257
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Nadezhda No. 307
Purpose
Navigation / SAR Transponder
Mission
Navigation / SAR Transponder
Manufacturer
POL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
KAUR-1 17F118
Configuration
KAUR-1
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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