# Kosmos-2525

> former Russian reconnaissance satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q51764165](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51764165)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kosmos-2525

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Kosmos-2525**:

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## Summary  
Kosmos-2525 was a Russian reconnaissance satellite launched in 2018 to collect intelligence data from polar orbit. It was part of the Kosmos series and operated until its atmospheric reentry in April 2021. The satellite was launched aboard a Soyuz-2.1v rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date**: March 29, 2018, at 17:38:42 UTC ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/razdan-n.htm)).  
- **Launch vehicle**: Soyuz-2.1v (serial number 780-72-005) ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/razdan-n.htm)).  
- **Launch site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4 ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/razdan-n.htm)).  
- **Orbit**: Polar orbit ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/razdan-n.htm)).  
- **Decay date**: April 1, 2021, circa 04:43 UTC ([source](https://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=43243)).  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2018-028A ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/razdan-n.htm)).  
- **SATCAT no.**: 43243 ([source](https://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=43243)).  
- **Followed by**: Kosmos-2551, another Russian reconnaissance satellite ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/razdan-n.htm)).  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was Kosmos-2525's primary mission?  
A: It was a reconnaissance satellite designed to covertly collect military or intelligence data from orbit.  

### Q: When did Kosmos-2525 reenter Earth's atmosphere?  
A: It reentered on April 1, 2021, after approximately three years in orbit.  

### Q: What rocket launched Kosmos-2525?  
A: It was launched aboard a Soyuz-2.1v rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome.  

## Why It Matters  
Kosmos-2525 was part of Russia's ongoing efforts to maintain situational awareness through space-based reconnaissance. Reconnaissance satellites like this play a critical role in national security by monitoring global activities, verifying treaties, and supporting military operations. Its launch and subsequent decay highlight the lifecycle of such classified missions, which often operate without public disclosure of their specific capabilities. The satellite's polar orbit suggests it was optimized for global coverage, making it strategically significant for intelligence gathering.  

## Notable For  
- **Stealth operations**: As a reconnaissance satellite, its exact capabilities remain classified, typical of military intelligence missions.  
- **Short operational lifespan**: Active for only three years before reentry, shorter than many civilian satellites.  
- **Part of the Kosmos series**: A long-running Soviet/Russian program encompassing various military and scientific satellites.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- Launched on **March 29, 2018**, at **17:38:42 UTC**.  
- Used a **Soyuz-2.1v** rocket (serial number **780-72-005**).  
- Liftoff from **Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43/4**, a primary site for Russian military launches.  

### Orbital Characteristics  
- Operated in a **polar orbit**, enabling global surveillance coverage.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2018-028A; **SATCAT no.**: 43243.  

### Mission End  
- Reentered Earth's atmosphere on **April 1, 2021**, around **04:43 UTC**.  
- Followed by **Kosmos-2551**, another reconnaissance satellite with a reported launch failure.  

### Classification  
- **Instance of**: Reconnaissance satellite ([source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/razdan-n.htm)).  
- **Aliases**: Cosmos-2525, Razdan-N.  

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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/razdan-n.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report
3. [Source](https://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=43243)
4. [Source](https://www.space-track.org/#decay)