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VENERA 14 BUS (12938)
COSPAR: 1981-110A | Alt Name: Venera-14
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 4, 1981
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/D-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12938
International Designator
1981-110A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
VENERA 14 BUS
Alternative Name
Venera-14
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
IKI/BABTS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The VENERA 14 BUS, also known as Venera-14, is a satellite launched on November 4, 1981, from the TYMSC launch site using the Proton-K/D-1 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 5 meters in length and 2.5 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It was manufactured by NPOL for IKI/BABTS and carries a payload designated as 4V-1M No. 761. The dry mass is 2,500 kilograms, and it weighed 2,718 kilograms at launch. Its mission involves acting as both a Venus orbiter and lander. Power comes from two deployable fixed solar arrays along with batteries. The satellite features a flared cylindrical shape with two panels.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.5
Span
9
Dry Mass
2500
Launch Mass
2718
Shape
Flared Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
4V-1M No. 761
Purpose
Venus orbiter and lander
Mission
Venus orbiter and lander
Manufacturer
NPOL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Venera
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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