Kosmos 2381
| Mission type | Navigation |
|---|---|
| Operator | Russian Space Forces |
| COSPAR ID | 2001-053B[1] |
| SATCATno. | 26988[1] |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | GC 789 |
| Spacecraft type | Uragan |
| Manufacturer | Reshetnev ISS |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | December 1, 2001, 18:04UTC |
| Rocket | Proton-K/DM-2[1] |
| Launch site | Baikonur81/24 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Medium Earth orbit[2] |
Kosmos 2381(Russian:Космос 2381meaningCosmos 2381) is one of a set of threeRussianmilitarysatelliteslaunched in 2001 as part of theGLONASSsatellite navigation system. It was launched withKosmos 2380andKosmos 2382.
This satellite is a GLONASS satellite, also known as Uragan, and is numbered Uragan No. 789.[1]
Kosmos 2380/1/2 were launched fromSite 81/24atBaikonur Cosmodromein Kazakhstan. AProton-Kcarrier rocket with aBlok DMupper stage was used to perform the launch which took place at 18:04 UTC on 1 December 2001. The launch successfully placed the satellites intoMedium Earth orbit.It subsequently received itsKosmosdesignation, and theinternational designator2001-053B. TheUnited States Space Commandassigned it theSatellite Catalog Number26988.[1]
It was in the first orbital plane in orbital slot 3. It is no longer part of the GLONASS constellation.[3][4]
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References[edit]
- ^abcdeMcDowell, Jonathan."Launch Log".Jonathan's Space Page.Retrieved2 May2012.
- ^McDowell, Jonathan."Satellite Catalog".Jonathan's Space Page.Retrieved30 April2012.
- ^"Glonass".Russian Forces. 2013-05-01.Retrieved2013-05-03.
- ^"GLONASS constellation status, 03.05.2013".Information-analytical centre, Korolyov, Russia. 2013-05-03. Archived fromthe originalon 2013-05-04.Retrieved2013-05-03.