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COSMOS 2392 (27470)
COSPAR: 2002-037A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2392
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 25, 2002
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/17S40
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27470
International Designator
2002-037A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:03:46 GMT
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Inclination
63.40°
Right Ascension
15.28°
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Argument of Perigee
359.35°
Period
119.32 min
Mean Motion
12.07 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2392
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2392
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
NPOL
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 27470U 02037A 26185.25262170 -.00000017 00000-0 28188-3 0 9998
2 27470 63.3992 15.2788 0621847 359.3532 171.1689 12.06805631 55356
Source: Celestrak
Summary
COSMOS 2392, also known as Kosmos-2392, is a reconnaissance satellite launched by Russia on July 25, 2002, from the Tymshchuk Launch Complex (TYMSC) using the Proton-K/17S40 launch vehicle. It carries an Arkon Platform configuration and features a 1.5 m telescope (17V317). The satellite measures 3 meters in length with a diameter of 2.3 meters and has a span of 5.7 meters, powered by deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries. Its dry mass is 6,500 kg with a launch mass of 7,500 kg. The mission purpose is for reconnaissance and photo data transmission, manufactured by NPOL. It was designed to operate for 4 years but had varied lifetimes: the first unit operated for 4 months while the second lasted a year.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3
Diameter
2.3
Span
5.7
Dry Mass
6500
Launch Mass
7500
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
19.664
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Araks-N No. 6421
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (data transmitting)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (data transmitting)
Manufacturer
NPOL
Life Expectancy
4 years (planned); 4 months (#1); 1 year (#2)
Bus
Arkon 11F664
Configuration
Arkon Platform
Motor
17D62
Equipment
1.5 m telescope (17V317)
Power System
Deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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