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MOLNIYA 1-58 (14199)
COSPAR: 1983-073A | Alt Name: Molniya-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 19, 1983
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14199
International Designator
1983-073A
Decay Date
2/23/1995
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MOLNIYA 1-58
Alternative Name
Molniya-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
MOLNIYA 1-58, also known as Molniya-1, is a communication satellite with the OBJECT_ID of 1983-073A and NORAD_CAT_ID of 14199. Launched on July 19, 1983, from TYMSC LC1 using the Molniya 8K78M launch vehicle by NPOPM for GUKOS, it has a configuration known as KAUR-2 and operates under the BUS designation of Molniya-1. This satellite has dimensions of 4.4 meters in length, 1.4 meters in diameter, and an 8.6 meter span. Weighing 1650 kg at launch with a dry mass of 1620 kg, it carries the payload of Molniya-1K No. 66L and is powered by six deployable solar arrays along with batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a cylinder topped with six panels, giving it an RCS value of 18.6397. Its mission involves communication purposes and has a motor designated as KDU-414A (S5.114). It was operational for approximately two years after its launch date.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.4
Diameter
1.4
Span
8.6
Dry Mass
1620
Launch Mass
1650
Shape
Cyl + 6 Pan
Radar Cross Section
18.6397
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Molniya-1K No. 66L
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
NPOPM
Life Expectancy
2 years
Bus
Molniya-1
Configuration
KAUR-2
Motor
KDU-414A (S5.114)
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
6 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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