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COSMOS 2372 (26538)
COSPAR: 2000-056A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2372
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 25, 2000
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26538
International Designator
2000-056A
Decay Date
4/20/2001
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2372
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2372
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VKSR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2372, also known as Kosmos-2372, is a reconnaissance satellite equipped for photo (film return) missions launched by VKSR on September 25, 2000, from the Tysmcl LC45/1 launch pad using a Zenit-2 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 7 meters in length with a diameter of 3.9 meters and spans 10 meters. It has a dry mass of 2350 kg and a launch mass of 4150 kg, manufactured by TSSKBP. Equipped with the Yenisey No. 2L payload and powered by the 17D62 motor, COSMOS 2372 was designed to operate for 180 days in space. The satellite has a cylindrical shape with two panels, with a radar cross-section (RCS) of 32.7971 m².
Physical Characteristics
Length
7
Diameter
3.9
Span
10
Dry Mass
2350
Launch Mass
4150
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
32.7971
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Yenisey No. 2L
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return)
Manufacturer
TSSKBP
Life Expectancy
180 days
Bus
Orlets-2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
17D62
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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