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SOYUZ-T 8 ORBIT MODULE (14029)
COSPAR: 1983-035C | Alt Name: Soyuz T-8 BO
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 20, 1983
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14029
International Designator
1983-035C
Decay Date
5/27/1983
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SOYUZ-T 8 ORBIT MODULE
Alternative Name
Soyuz T-8 BO
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NPOE
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The SOYUZ-T 8 ORBIT MODULE (NORAD CAT ID: 14029) is a spacecraft from the Soviet Union (SU), launched on April 20, 1983, using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle from LC1 at TYMSC. It has dimensions of 6.5 meters in length and diameter of 2.4 meters with a span of 6.5 meters. The module weighs approximately 1250 kg both at launch and dry mass. Manufactured by NPOE, it is known as the Soyuz T-8 BO or Bitovoy otsek in its alternative name. Its shape is described as a Sphere + DCone with an RCS of 17.24. There are no details provided on its power source, purpose, equipment, mission, or major events related to this satellite.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
1250
Launch Mass
1250
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
17.24
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Bitovoy otsek
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NPOE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Soyuz BO
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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