COSMOS 2472

COSMOS 2472 is no longer on orbit
COSMOS 2472 is classified as:

Military

NORAD ID: 37726

Int'l Code: 2011-028A

Launch date: June 27, 2011
Source: Commonwealth of Independent States (former USSR) (CIS)
Launch site: PLESETSK MISSILE AND SPACE COMPLEX (PKMTR)
Decay date: 2011-10-24

The satellite is likely a Kobalt M reconnaissance satellite carrying a camera to snap photos of military installations, troop movements and other sites of interest around the world. Kobalt satellites orbit between 150 miles (240 km) and 300 miles (480 km) above Earth. High-resolution cameras on Kobalt satellites capture images of locations around the world. Kobalt spacecraft reportedly carry canisters to return film to Earth during the satellite's mission, which will last at least several months.