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SOYUZ-T 10 ORBIT MODULE (14918)
COSPAR: 1984-014E | Alt Name: Soyuz T-10 BO
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 8, 1984
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14918
International Designator
1984-014E
Decay Date
5/21/1984
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SOYUZ-T 10 ORBIT MODULE
Alternative Name
Soyuz T-10 BO
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NPOE
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The SOYUZ-T 10 ORBIT MODULE (OBJECT_ID: 1984-014E) is a satellite launched on February 8, 1984, from the TSYMC launch site using LC31 and Soyuz-U as the launch vehicle. It was manufactured by NPOE in SU (Soviet Union). The satellite has dimensions of 6.5 meters in length and diameter, and a span of 6.5 meters. Its dry mass is recorded at 1250 kilograms, matching its launch mass. The orbit module's shape is described as Sphere + DCone with an RCS (reaction control system) area of 11.46 square meters. It is known by the alternate name Soyuz T-10 BO and carries a payload called Bitovoy otsek.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
1250
Launch Mass
1250
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
11.46
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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