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COSMOS 2370 (26354)
COSPAR: 2000-023A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2370
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 3, 2000
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26354
International Designator
2000-023A
Decay Date
5/4/2001
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2370
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2370
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VKSR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2370 (also known as Kosmos-2370) is a reconnaissance satellite equipped for photo data transmission and was launched on May 3, 2000, from the Tyuratam Space Center using the Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 8 meters in length with a diameter of 2.7 meters and has a span of 8.5 meters. It had a dry mass of 3790 kg and was launched at the same weight. COSMOS 2370 was manufactured by TSSKBP and operated for approximately ten months. The mission focused on reconnaissance, with its payload being the Neman No. 15L. Its power system comprised two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite had a cross-sectional area (RCS) of 16.8464 m² and a shape described as cylindrical plus two pans. It was owned by VKSR (Russian Federation).
Physical Characteristics
Length
8
Diameter
2.7
Span
8.5
Dry Mass
3790
Launch Mass
3790
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
16.8464
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Neman No. 15L
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (data transmitting)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (data transmitting)
Manufacturer
TSSKBP
Life Expectancy
10 months
Bus
Yantar'-4KS1
Configuration
Yantar Bus
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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