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Kosmos-2444
Retired 2012Kosmos-2444 (NORAD 33380, COSPAR 2008-046C) is a retired RU satellite, withdrawn from service around 28 Nov 2012, launched on 25 Sep 2008 on the Uragan-M No. 724 mission. It is catalogued as Uragan-M No. 26L. It was operated by KVR / IAC Glonass as part of the Uragan-M programme. The spacecraft was built by RESH on the Uragan bus, with a mass of 1,450 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2008
launched
2012
retired
18
years on orbit
1,450
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched25 Sep 2008 · on the Uragan-M No. 724 mission
Operational1 Jan 2010 · entered service
Retired28 Nov 2012 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID33380
COSPAR2008-046C
TypeSatellite
OperatorKVR / IAC Glonass
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerRESH
BusUragan
Mass1,450 kg (1,200 kg dry)
ProgrammeUragan-M
CategoryNAV
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude19,139 × 19,283 km
Inclination64.8°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Kosmos-2444?
Kosmos-2444 was retired from service around 28 Nov 2012 after launching in 2008. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
How long was Kosmos-2444 operational?
Kosmos-2444 was operational for roughly 3 years, from 1 Jan 2010 to 28 Nov 2012.
Who operated and built Kosmos-2444?
Kosmos-2444 was operated by KVR / IAC Glonass and built by RESH (RU).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-19.