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The satellite is
thought to be a naval electronic intelligence spacecraft, built by
KB Arsenal. The Tsiklon placed the satellite into a 145 x 405 km
(78.3 x 218.7 nmi) by 65.0 degree orbit. The satellite’s
on-board on-board propulsion system will be used to circularize
the orbit at 404 x 415 km (218.1 x 224.1 nmi) x 65.0 degree orbit. The satellite will be operated by the Russian Defense
Ministry.
| Kosmos
2383
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SPACECRAFT
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| Int'l Designation |
2001 057A
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Launched
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| Owner / Sponsor |
Russia
Ministry of Defense
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| Mission |
Naval
Elint
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| Satellite Bus |
KB
Arsenal
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| Launch Mass |
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| Mission Orbit |
LEO /
404
x 415 km (218.1 x 224.1 nmi)
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65°
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| Design Life |
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| Power (EOL) |
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LAUNCH
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| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Tsiklon
2 |
| Launch Date / Time |
2001
December 21
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04:00
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FINANCIAL
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| Satellite cost |
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| Web Links |
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