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PROGRESS 15 (13558)
COSPAR: 1982-094A | Alt Name: Progress-15
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 18, 1982
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13558
International Designator
1982-094A
Decay Date
10/16/1982
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PROGRESS 15
Alternative Name
Progress-15
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NPOE
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The Progress 15 satellite, also known as "Progress-15," was launched on September 18, 1982, from the Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC) using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. It is classified under the configuration code 7K-TG and has a dry mass of 4,800 kg and a launch mass of 7,250 kg. The satellite measures 7.9 meters in length with a diameter of 2.7 meters and a span of 7.9 meters. Its shape consists of a sphere, cone, cylinder, and panel structure. Progress 15 was designed for cargo missions and uses batteries as its power source. It is equipped with the KTDU-80 motor and has an RCS (Reaction Control System) thrust of 24.8 Newtons. The satellite was manufactured by NPOE (NPO Energia) in the Soviet Union and was operated under the same ownership for cargo purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.9
Diameter
2.7
Span
7.9
Dry Mass
4800
Launch Mass
7250
Shape
Sphere + Cone + Cyl + Pan
Radar Cross Section
24.8
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Progress 7K-TG No. 112
Purpose
Cargo
Mission
Cargo
Manufacturer
NPOE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
7K-TG
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
KTDU-80
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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