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Cosmos 2023

Cosmos 2023 was launched on May 31, 1989 aboard a Proton-K/DM-2 from Baikonur. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 1989-039BNORAD 20025Soviet Union

Identity

Name in GCAT
Kosmos-2023
Common name
Cosmos 2023
Payload designation
Uragan No. 29L
Other names
Glonass 230,11F654 No. 650-61-229:RA
International designator
1989-039B
NORAD catalog number
20025
GCAT identifier
S20025
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/205

Mission

Mission type
Navigation
Use
Defense
Program
Uragan
Owner
UNKS
Country
Soviet Union
Builder
Omsk Aviation Plant
Platform (bus)
Uragan

Launch

Date
May 31, 1989 · 08:31 UTC
Launch record
1989-039Success
Spaceport
Baikonur · pad LC200/40

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
MEO
Perigee
19,095 km
Apogee
19,164 km
Inclination
64.85°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Mar 13, 1990
End of operations
Mar 13, 1990

Size

Mass
1,300 kg
Dry mass
1,200 kg
Length
4.0 m
Diameter
1.50 m
Span
7.8 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q12753571 (CC0).