Kosmos 2403 (Russian: Космос 2403 meaning Cosmos 2403) is one of a set of three Russian military satellites launched in 2003 as part of the GLONASS satellite navigation system. It was launched with Kosmos 2402 and Kosmos 2404.

Kosmos 2403
Mission typeNavigation
OperatorRussian Space Forces
COSPAR ID2003-056C [1]
SATCAT no.28114 [1]
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftGC 795
Spacecraft typeUragan
ManufacturerReshetnev ISS
Start of mission
Launch dateDecember 10, 2003, 17:42 (2003-12-10UTC17:42Z) UTC
RocketProton-K/Briz-M[1]
Launch siteBaikonur, Site 81/24
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric
RegimeMedium Earth orbit[2]
Slot4

This satellite is a GLONASS satellite, also known as Uragan, and is numbered Uragan No. 795.[1]

Kosmos 2402 / 2403 / 2404 were launched from Site 81/24 at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. A Proton-K carrier rocket with a Blok DM upper stage was used to perform the launch which took place at 17:42 UTC on 10 December 2003. The launch successfully placed the satellites into Medium Earth orbit. It subsequently received its Kosmos designation, and the International Designator 2003-056C. The United States Space Command assigned it the Satellite Catalog Number 28114.[1]

It was in the first orbital plane in orbital slot 4. It is no longer part of the GLONASS constellation.[3][4]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e McDowell, Jonathan. "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  2. ^ McDowell, Jonathan. "Satellite Catalog". Jonathan's Space Page. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Glonass". Russian Forces. 2013-05-01. Retrieved 2013-05-03.
  4. ^ "GLONASS constellation status, 03.05.2013". Information-analytical centre, Korolyov, Russia. 2013-05-03. Archived from the original on 2013-05-04. Retrieved 2013-05-03.