COSMOS 2502

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COSMOS 2502 is classified as:

Military

NORAD ID: 40358

Int'l Code: 2014-086A

Perigee: 904.6 km

Apogee: 912.6 km

Inclination: 67.2 °

Period: 103.0 minutes

Semi major axis: 7279 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   25344.81909259  .00000168  00000-0  17203-3 0  9991
2 40358  67.1528 105.8690 0005540 289.4287  70.6200 13.97792436557625

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC