Communications Satellite

Strela 3 (Cosmos 2408) was the second generation of a satellite that was designed for strategic military communications. During the development of 1973, this generation was created to replace the first generation satellites Strela-1M and Strela-2M.

Name of SatelliteStrela 3 (Cosmos 2408)
PurposeCommunications
ContractorNPO/PM/Scientific Research Institute for Precision Instruments (NII-TP)
Country of ContractorRussia
Launch Mass (kg.)225
Class of OrbitLEO
Perigee (km)1 471
Expected Lifetime (yrs.)3
Date of Launch23.09.2004
Launch SitePlesetsk Cosmodrome
Launch VehicleKosmos 3M
COSPAR Number2004-037A
NORAD Number28419

Strela 3 was heavier than its smaller sibling, which is Strela-1M. On Cyclone-3 launch vehicles, it was launched in six sets.

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