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Cosmos 2024

Cosmos 2024 was launched on May 31, 1989 aboard a Proton-K/DM-2 from Baikonur. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 1989-039CNORAD 20026Soviet Union

Identity

Name in GCAT
Kosmos-2024
Common name
Cosmos 2024
Payload designation
Etalon PKA No. 2L
Other names
Glonass 232,Etalon No. 537-65-614:RA
International designator
1989-039C
NORAD catalog number
20026
GCAT identifier
S20026
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/205

Mission

Mission type
Geodesy
Use
Defense
Program
Etalon
Owner
NPO PM
Country
Soviet Union
Builder
NPO Applied Mechanics
Platform (bus)
Etalon

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
19,099 km
Apogee
19,144 km
Inclination
64.84°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
May 31, 1989
End of operations
May 31, 1989

Size

Mass
1,230 kg
Dry mass
1,230 kg
Length
1.3 m
Diameter
1.30 m
Span
1.3 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q12753572 (CC0).