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COSMOS 382 (04786)
COSPAR: 1970-103A | Alt Name: Kosmos-382
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 2, 1970
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04786
International Designator
1970-103A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:21:19 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
55.87°
Right Ascension
277.89°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
350.60°
Period
171.01 min
Mean Motion
8.42 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 382
Alternative Name
Kosmos-382
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
TSKBEM
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 04786U 70103A 26185.22314749 -.00000024 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 04786 55.8687 277.8889 1363733 350.5984 21.8476 8.42040566710006
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.8
Diameter
2
Span
1.8
Dry Mass
2800
Launch Mass
2800
Shape
Rounded Cone
Radar Cross Section
19.1591
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
L-1e No. 2K
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
TSKBEM
Life Expectancy
5 days ?
Bus
7K-L1e
Configuration
7K-L1E with Blok-D
Motor
KTDU-53
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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