Kosmos 2460
| Mission type | Navigation | |
|---|---|---|
| Operator | Russian Space Forces | |
| COSPAR ID | 2010-007C[1] | |
| SATCAT no. | 36402[1] | |
| Spacecraft properties | ||
| Spacecraft | GC 732 | |
| Spacecraft type | Reshetnev ISS[2] | |
| Launch mass | 1,415 kilograms (3,120 lb) [2] | |
| Dimensions | 1.3 metres (4 ft 3 in) diameter [2] | |
| Power | 1,540 watts[2] | |
| Start of mission | ||
| Launch date | March 1, 2010, 21:19 UTC | |
| Rocket | DM-2[2] | |
| Launch site | Baikonur 81/24 | |
| Orbital parameters | ||
| Reference system | Semi-major axis 25,505 kilometres (15,848 mi)[1] | |
| Eccentricity | 0.0002[1] | |
| Perigee altitude | 19,123 kilometres (11,882 mi)[1] | |
| Apogee altitude | 19,132 kilometres (11,888 mi)[1] | |
| Inclination | 64.77 degrees[1] | |
| Period | 675.63 minutes[1] | |
Kosmos 2460 (Russian: Космос 2460 meaning Cosmos 2460) is one of a set of three Russian military satellites launched in 2010 as part of the GLONASS satellite navigation system. It was launched with Kosmos 2459 and Kosmos 2461
This satellite is a GLONASS-M satellite, also known as Uragan-M, and is numbered Uragan-M No. 732.[1][4]
Kosmos 2459/60/61 were launched from
international designator 2010-007C. The United States Space Command assigned it the Satellite Catalog Number 36402.[1][4]
It is in the third orbital plane of the GLONASS constellation, in orbital slot 23. It started operations on 28 March 2010.[5][6]
See also
References
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- ^ a b McDowell, Jonathan. "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
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