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COSMOS 2382 [GLONASS-M] (26987)
COSPAR: 2001-053A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2382
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 1, 2001
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26987
International Designator
2001-053A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:35:48 GMT
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Inclination
64.10°
Right Ascension
56.86°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
195.34°
Period
675.72 min
Mean Motion
2.13 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2382 [GLONASS-M]
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2382
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
KVR/IACG
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 26987U 01053A 26184.64986338 -.00000022 00000-0 00000-0 0 9994
2 26987 64.0968 56.8610 0003094 195.3401 5.1833 2.13104929191307
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The COSMOS 2382 [GLONASS-M], also known as Kosmos-2382, is a Russian navigation satellite launched on December 1, 2001, from the TSYMC LC81/24 launch pad using the Proton-K/DM-2 launch vehicle. The satellite uses the Uragan bus and has a configuration of a 3-Axis stabilized Uragan-M bus. It measures 4 meters in length with a diameter of 1.5 meters, and its span is 7.8 meters. The dry mass of the satellite is 1200 kg, while its launch mass was 1450 kg. Equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation, the satellite has been in operation since its launch date with a mission lifetime of five years. Manufactured by NPOPMR, it serves as part of the navigation system under the ownership of KVR/IACG and carries the payload Uragan No. 90L. The satellite's shape is described as Cyl + Ant + 2 Pan, with an RCS (Reflective Cross Section) value of 3.1623.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4
Diameter
1.5
Span
7.8
Dry Mass
1200
Launch Mass
1450
Shape
Cyl + Ant + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.1623
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Uragan No. 90L
Purpose
Navigation
Mission
Navigation
Manufacturer
NPOPMR
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
Uragan
Configuration
3-Axis stabilized Uragan-M bus
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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