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The cylindrical
225 kg (496 lbm) spacecraft are 0.8 m (31.5 in) in diameter and 1.6 m (63
in) long, and are covered with solar cells. They have an extended
boom for gravity stabilization and a cone antenna. AKO Polyot
builds the satellites for NPO PM. The satellite will be operated by the Russian Defense
Ministry. Strela translates from Russian into
English as arrow.
| Kosmos
2384
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SPACECRAFT
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| Int'l Designation |
2001 058D
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Launched
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| Owner / Sponsor |
Russia
Ministry of Defense
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| Mission |
Telecommunications
(Store and Forward)
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| Satellite Bus |
AKO
Polyot
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Strela 3
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| Launch Mass |
225
kg (496 lbm)
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| Mission Orbit |
LEO /
1415
km (764 nmi), circular
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82.6°
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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
3 |
| Launch Date / Time |
2001
December 28
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03:24
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| Co-Passenger(s) |
Gonets
D1 |
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Gonets
D1 |
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Gonets
D1 |
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Kosmos
2385 |
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Kosmos
2386 |
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FINANCIAL
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| Satellite cost |
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