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COSMOS 2502
Russian Military Satellite (Undisclosed) · Russian Ministry of Defence
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Cosmos 2502, a Russian military satellite launched into a 67°-inclined orbit distinct from the standard Rodnik-S communications band, suggesting a different sensor or mission role that Russia has not publicly detailed.
Its orbit
- Orbit
- Low Earth Orbitcan appear as a fast-moving star at dawn or dusk
- Altitude
- 561–566 mi (903–911 km)
- Inclination
- 67.2°
- One orbit
- 103.0 minutes14.0 orbits a day
- NORAD ID
- 40358
- Int’l designator
- 2014-086A
- Launched
- 2014
Orbital elements from CelesTrak, as of 22 Sep 2026.
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