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COSMOS 2480 (38335)
COSPAR: 2012-024A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2480
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 17, 2012
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38335
International Designator
2012-024A
Decay Date
9/24/2012
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2480
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2480
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VVKO
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
COSMOS 2480 (also known as Kosmos-2480) is a reconnaissance satellite operated by VVKO, launched on May 17, 2012, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC16/2 launch pad using a Soyuz-U-PVB vehicle. It has a configuration of Yantar Bus with a main reentry module and two small reentry capsules. The satellite measures 6.3 meters in length and diameter, spans 6.3 meters, and has a dry mass of 3,186 kg, which is also its launch mass. Its mission involves reconnaissance with film return type capabilities. It was manufactured by ARSL and powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's lifetime was approximately 130 days.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.3
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
3186
Launch Mass
3186
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
12.9959
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Kobal't-M No. 563
Purpose
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Mission
Reconnaissance, photo (film return type)
Manufacturer
ARSL
Life Expectancy
130 days
Bus
Yantar'-4K2M
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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