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MOLNIYA 2-17 (09829)
COSPAR: 1977-010A | Alt Name: Molniya-2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 11, 1977
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09829
International Designator
1977-010A
Decay Date
1/6/2020
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
MOLNIYA 2-17
Alternative Name
Molniya-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.4
Diameter
1.4
Span
8.2
Dry Mass
1620
Launch Mass
1650
Shape
Cyl + 6 Pan
Radar Cross Section
12.2472
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Molniya-2 No. 28L
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NPOPM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Molniya-2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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