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MOLNIYA 3-19 (13432)
COSPAR: 1982-083A | Alt Name: Molniya-3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 27, 1982
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13432
International Designator
1982-083A
Decay Date
1/13/2002
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MOLNIYA 3-19
Alternative Name
Molniya-3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NPOPM/MSVYAZ
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
MOLNIYA 3-19, also known as Molniya-3, is a communication satellite manufactured by NPOPM and owned by NPOPM/MSVYAZ. Launched on August 27, 1982, from PLMSC at LC41/1 using the Molniya 8K78M launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 3.6 meters in length, a diameter of 1.6 meters, and a span of 8.1 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 1700 kg, with a total launch mass of 1750 kg. It was equipped with 6 deployable solar arrays providing 1000 W power and batteries for additional energy storage. MOLNIYA 3-19 has a cylindrical shape with six panels and an RCS value of 12.3023, designed to last approximately three years. The motor used is the KDU-414A (S5.114) or 11D414NS for propulsion. Its mission was dedicated to communication purposes within a Molniya orbit.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.6
Diameter
1.6
Span
8.1
Dry Mass
1700
Launch Mass
1750
Shape
Cyl + 6 Pan
Radar Cross Section
12.3023
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Molniya-3 No. 33L
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
NPOPM
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
Molniya-3
Configuration
KAUR-2
Motor
KDU-414A (S5.114) or 11D414NS
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
6 deployable solar arrays (1000 W), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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