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SOYUZ-T 3 (12077)
COSPAR: 1980-094A | Alt Name: Soyuz T-3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 27, 1980
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12077
International Designator
1980-094A
Decay Date
12/10/1980
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SOYUZ-T 3
Alternative Name
Soyuz T-3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NPOE
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SOYUZ-T 3 was launched on November 27, 1980, from TYMSC using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle from LC1. This spacecraft has the object identifier 1980-094A and is categorized under the BUS type 7K-ST. It measures 7.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.2 meters and spans 10.6 meters, featuring a shape described as Sphere + Cone + Cyl + 2 Pan. The dry mass and launch mass are both recorded at 2850 kilograms. SOYUZ-T 3 was manufactured by NPOE and is equipped with the payload Soyuz 7K-ST No. 8L. Its radar cross-section (RCS) value is noted as 35.5356 square meters. The satellite's stable date corresponds closely to its launch date, indicating it became operational shortly after launch on November 27, 1980.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.2
Diameter
2.2
Span
10.6
Dry Mass
2850
Launch Mass
2850
Shape
Sphere + Cone + Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
35.5356
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Soyuz 7K-ST No. 8L
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NPOE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
7K-ST
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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