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COSMOS 2387 (27382)
COSPAR: 2002-008A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2387
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 25, 2002
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27382
International Designator
2002-008A
Decay Date
6/27/2002
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2387
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2387
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
KVR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2387 (also known as Kosmos-2387) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by Russia on February 25, 2002, from the PLMSC launch site using the Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle from LC43/3. The satellite has a Yantar'-4K2 bus and consists of a main reentry module with two small reentry capsules. It measures 6.3 meters in length and diameter, and its dry mass is 2886 kg, which matches the launch mass. The satellite's purpose is to conduct reconnaissance using photo film return technology. It is equipped with 11D428 motor propulsion and powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The shape of the spacecraft is cylindrical with two panels, and it was manufactured by ARSL for KVR (Kosmicheskaya Vozdushnaya Radiolokatsiya).
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
2886
Launch Mass
2886
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
17.4122
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Kobal't No. 555
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
ARSL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Yantar'-4K2
Configuration
Yantar Bus, main reentry module, 2 small reentry capsules
Motor
11D428
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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