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SOYUZ 36 (11811)
COSPAR: 1980-041A | Alt Name: Soyuz-36
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 26, 1980
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
11811
International Designator
1980-041A
Decay Date
7/31/1980
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SOYUZ 36
Alternative Name
Soyuz-36
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NPOE
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SOYUZ 36, also known as Soyuz-36, is a satellite with the OBJECT_ID 1980-041A and NORAD_CAT_ID 11811, launched on May 26, 1980, from Tyuratam LC31 using the Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The spacecraft, manufactured by NPOE in SU (Soviet Union), has a configuration shaped as a Sphere + Cone + Cyl and carries a payload of Soyuz 7K-T No. 52. It measures 7.2 meters in length and span with a diameter of 2.2 meters, weighing 2850 kg both at launch and dry mass. The satellite's shape and structure are designed to support its mission without additional details provided on its purpose or equipment.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.2
Diameter
2.2
Span
7.2
Dry Mass
2850
Launch Mass
2850
Shape
Sphere + Cone + Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Soyuz 7K-T No. 52
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NPOE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
7K-T
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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