VENERA 11 DESCENT CRAFT (12027)

COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: SA Veneri-11

DECAYED

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Additional Sources

Launch Details

Launch Date

September 9, 1978

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

Unknown

Launch Vehicle

Unknown

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

12027

International Designator

N/A

Decay Date

12/25/1978

Basic Satellite Info

Name

VENERA 11 DESCENT CRAFT

Alternative Name

SA Veneri-11

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

IKI/BABTS

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The VENERA 11 DESCENT CRAFT, also known as SA Veneri-11, is a satellite manufactured by NPOL and owned by IKI/BABTS. Launched on September 9, 1978, from the TYMSC site, it has a NORAD catalog ID of 12027. The spacecraft measures 2 meters in length with a diameter of 1 meter and a span of 2 meters. Its dry mass is recorded as 675 kg, which matches its launch mass. The satellite's shape consists of a sphere combined with a disk and cylinder, making it distinct in appearance. The purpose and payload specifics are not detailed within the provided data.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

675

Launch Mass

675

Shape

Sphere + Disk + Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

NPOL

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Venera SA

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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