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COSMOS 2373 (26552)
COSPAR: 2000-058A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2373
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 29, 2000
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26552
International Designator
2000-058A
Decay Date
11/14/2000
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2373
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2373
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VTSR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2373 (also known as Kosmos-2373) is a reconnaissance satellite owned by VTSR and manufactured by PROGT in Russia. It was launched on September 29, 2000, from the TYMSC launch site using a Soyuz-U-PVB rocket from LC31. The satellite features a Yantar Bus with a Zenit reentry module, measuring 6.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 6.5 meters. It has a dry mass of 2720 kg and is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its mission involves area reconnaissance using film return technology, making it a significant asset for photo intelligence operations. The satellite's shape consists of a sphere and a DCone, with an RCS of 13.2519. It carries the Kometa No. 20L payload for its reconnaissance duties.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2720
Launch Mass
2720
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
13.2519
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Kometa No. 20L
Purpose
Area Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Area Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
PROGT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Yantar'-1KFT
Configuration
Yantar Bus, Zenit reentry module
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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