COSMOS 2502

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COSMOS 2502 is classified as:

Military

NORAD ID: 40358

Int'l Code: 2014-086A

Perigee: 906.5 km

Apogee: 916.7 km

Inclination: 67.2 °

Period: 103.1 minutes

Semi major axis: 7282 km

RCS: Unknown

Launch date: December 25, 2014
Source: Commonwealth of Independent States (former USSR) (CIS)
Launch site: PLESETSK MISSILE AND SPACE COMPLEX (PKMTR)

COSMOS 2502 is a satellite to collect intelligence for the Russian government. Russian authorities identified the payload as a communications satellite, but independent observers believe it is the second platform in a new series of spacecraft designed to eavesdrop on radio transmissions. The satellite's orbit is the same type of orbit achieved in a November 2009 launch of a new Lotos S military intelligence spacecraft. The satellite launched Thursday is likely the second Lotos S satellite. The Lotos satellites are part of Russia's Liana intelligence network, which will include new maritime surveillance satellites set for launch in the next few years.

1 40358U 14086A   18321.64313116  .00000661  00000-0  52814-3 0  9995
2 40358  67.1516 264.7463 0006964 243.5513 116.4867 13.96921677198819

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC