Kosmos 2412
| Mission type | Navigation |
|---|---|
| Operator | Russian Space Forces |
| COSPAR ID | 2004-053C[1] |
| SATCATno. | 28510[1] |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | GC 797 |
| Spacecraft type | Uragan |
| Manufacturer | Reshetnev ISS |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | December 26, 2004, 13:53UTC |
| Rocket | Proton-K/DM-2[1] |
| Launch site | Baikonur,Site 200/39 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Medium Earth orbit[2] |
| Slot | 8 |
Kosmos 2412(Russian:Космос 2412meaningCosmos 2412) is one of a set of threeRussianmilitarysatelliteslaunched in 2004 as part of theGLONASSsatellite navigation system. It was launched withKosmos 2411andKosmos 2413.
This satellite is a GLONASS satellite, also known as Uragan, and is numbered Uragan No. 797.[1]
Kosmos 2411 / 2412 / 2413 were launched fromSite 20/39atBaikonur Cosmodromein Kazakhstan. AProton-Kcarrier rocket with aBlok DMupper stage was used to perform the launch which took place at 13:53 UTC on 26 December 2004. The launch successfully placed the satellites intoMedium Earth orbit.It subsequently received itsKosmosdesignation, and theInternational Designator2004-053C. TheUnited States Space Commandassigned it theSatellite Catalog Number28510.[1]
It was in the first orbital plane in orbital slot 8. 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.