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COSMOS 2423 (29402)
COSPAR: 2006-039A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2423
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 14, 2006
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29402
International Designator
2006-039A
Decay Date
11/23/2006
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2423
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2423
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
KVR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2423 (also known as Kosmos-2423) is a reconnaissance satellite launched by Russia on September 14, 2006, from the Tyuratam Space Center using a Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 6.3 meters in length and diameter, with a span also measuring 6.3 meters. The dry mass of the satellite is 6600 kg, while its launch mass was 6800 kg. Manufactured by ARSL and operated by KVR, COSMOS 2423 was designed for photographic reconnaissance missions using film return technology. Its mission lasted for approximately 60 days, featuring a cylindrical shape with two panels. The satellite was powered by an 11D428 motor and had a radar cross-section (RCS) of 10.774 square meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
6600
Launch Mass
6800
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
10.774
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Don No. 8L
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return)
Manufacturer
ARSL
Life Expectancy
60 days
Bus
Orlets
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
11D428
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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