Falcon 9 Booster B1067 Reaches 35th Flight Record | KeepTrack Space Brief
Booster B1067 sets new Falcon 9 reuse record with 35th successful flight, deploying 29 Starlink satellites. Quantum Space pursues public markets via SPAC.
COSMOS 2573 (58614)
COSPAR: 2023-201A | Alt Name: Kosmos-2573
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
December 21, 2023
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58614
International Designator
2023-201A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:24:43 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
97.63°
Right Ascension
152.06°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
84.28°
Period
94.42 min
Mean Motion
15.25 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Explore in the Catalog
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2573
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2573
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
VVKOV
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58614U 23201A 26201.97550093 .00002260 00000+0 93383-4 0 9990
2 58614 97.6285 152.0563 0000592 84.2798 275.8507 15.25080847143630
Source: Celestrak
Summary
COSMOS 2573 (also known as Kosmos-2573) is a reconnaissance satellite launched on December 21, 2023, from the Plesetsk Launch Site using Soyuz-2-1B launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 6 meters in length, 2.7 meters in diameter, and spans 10 meters with its solar arrays deployed. The spacecraft is equipped with a Karat imaging system for optical reconnaissance purposes. With a dry mass of 3500 kilograms and a launch mass of 3700 kilograms, it is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. Manufactured by ARSLO, the satellite belongs to VVKOV (Russian Aerospace Forces) and has an expected lifetime of five years. Its shape consists of a cylinder with two panels.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
2.7
Span
10
Dry Mass
3500
Launch Mass
3700
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Bars-M No. 5L
Purpose
Reconnaissance, optical
Mission
Reconnaissance, optical
Manufacturer
ARSLO
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
Bars
Configuration
SVIT ?
Motor
AOCS
Equipment
Karat imaging system
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
X Report 19 Aug 2025
SpaceX receives FAA clearance for Starship Flight 10 and celebrates its 100th Falcon 9 launch of the year, successfully deploying 24 Starlink satellites.
Space Brief 6 Aug 2025
Highlights of today's Space Brief include advancements in missile defense systems, a historic lunar project by NASA, and strategic military investments in satellite technology.
Space Brief 13 May 2025
China expands its classified satellite series, Space Force advances cloud-based ground station marketplaces, and the Pentagon grows its satellite network partner list. Highlighting new roles for sensor technology in tracking space debris.
SpaceX Hits 10,000 Starlink Satellites in Orbit | KeepTrack Space Brief
SpaceX surpassed 10,000 simultaneous Starlink satellites in orbit after Starlink 17-24 deployed 25 satellites from California. Milestone reached in under 7 years.
X Report 5 Jan 2025
SpaceX prepares for the next Starship test flight with significant vehicle upgrades, launches UAE's Thuraya-4 satellite, and reflects on a record-breaking 2024 while planning for a promising 2025.
Space Brief 26 Apr 2025
Today's brief covers major developments including the introduction of BAHA drones, increased defense spending by Estonia, and consequential announcements on military budgets impacting space-related activities.
Starlink Airs First Super Bowl Ad, Artemis II Nears Launch | KeepTrack Space Brief
SpaceX debuts Starlink's first-ever Super Bowl ad to millions of viewers. Artemis II reaches Kennedy launch pad for first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo era.