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RADUGA-1M 2 (36358)
COSPAR: 2010-002A | Alt Name: Raduga-1M
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 28, 2010
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/Briz-M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
36358
International Designator
2010-002A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:42:33 GMT
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Inclination
3.66°
Right Ascension
78.65°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
266.49°
Period
1455.05 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
RADUGA-1M 2
Alternative Name
Raduga-1M
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
KVR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 36358U 10002A 26185.19622462 .00000073 00000-0 00000-0 0 9992
2 36358 3.6624 78.6543 0005001 266.4867 236.5085 0.98965811 50197
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The RADUGA-1M 2 satellite, also known as Raduga-1M, is a military communication satellite with the OBJECT_ID 2010-002A. It was launched on January 28, 2010, from the Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC) using a Proton-M/Briz-M launch vehicle from Launch Pad LC81/24. The satellite has a dry mass of 2500 kg and a launch mass of 2750 kg. It is equipped with deployable solar arrays for power generation and batteries, and its equipment includes L, C, X, and Ka-band transponders. Designed in the MSS-2500-GSO configuration by RESH/POLK, the satellite measures 5 meters in length, has a diameter of 2 meters, and spans 20 meters with its solar arrays deployed. Its shape is described as Step Cyl + 2 Pan, with an RCS (Reflective Cross Section) value of 39.8107. RADUGA-1M 2 was built for the KVR (Russian Ministry of Defense), with a purpose and mission focused on military communication, and it has a projected lifetime of 10 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2
Span
20
Dry Mass
2500
Launch Mass
2750
Shape
Step Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
39.8107
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Globus-1M No. 12L
Purpose
Military Communication
Mission
Military Communication
Manufacturer
RESH/POLK
Life Expectancy
10 years
Bus
Globus
Configuration
MSS-2500-GSO
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
L, C, X and Ka-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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