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NADEZHDA 6 (26384)
COSPAR: 2000-033A | Alt Name: Nadezhda
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 28, 2000
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26384
International Designator
2000-033A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:48:48 GMT
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Inclination
97.84°
Right Ascension
159.79°
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Argument of Perigee
302.54°
Period
97.87 min
Mean Motion
14.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NADEZHDA 6
Alternative Name
Nadezhda
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
VMFR/VKSR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 26384U 00033A 26185.15889584 .00000879 00000-0 14965-3 0 9991
2 26384 97.8425 159.7912 0011786 302.5397 57.4671 14.71382746390685
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NADEZHDA 6, also known as Nadezhda, is a satellite identified by NORAD catalog number 26384 and designated as 2000-033A. It was launched on June 28, 2000, from the PLMSC launch site using the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle from LC132/1 pad. The satellite's configuration is KAUR-1 and it measures 5 meters in length with a diameter of 2.1 meters and a span of 17 meters. Its dry mass is 870 kg, which matches its launch mass. NADEZHDA 6 was built by POL and has a cylindrical shape with antennas (Cyl + Ant). It is owned by VMFR/VKSR and serves the purpose of Navigation / SAR Transponder. The satellite's power supply relies on solar cells and batteries. It operates in space without any reported major events or related satellites listed.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.1
Span
17
Dry Mass
870
Launch Mass
870
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
1.7292
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Nadezhda No. 701
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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