SOYUZ-T 14 ORBIT MODULE (16261)

COSPAR: 1985-081C | Alt Name: Soyuz T-14 BO

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 17, 1985

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC1

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

16261

International Designator

1985-081C

Decay Date

12/29/1986

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SOYUZ-T 14 ORBIT MODULE

Alternative Name

Soyuz T-14 BO

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

NPOE

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The SOYUZ-T 14 ORBIT MODULE (OBJECT_ID: 1985-081C) is a Soyuz BO satellite launched on September 17, 1985, from the Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC), using launch vehicle Soyuz-U2 from Launch Pad LC1. It has dimensions of 6.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 6.5 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 1250 kg, which is identical to its launch mass. Manufactured by NPOE (NPO Energia), this module is identified as the Bitovoy otsek payload. Its shape combines spherical and conical elements, with a radar cross-section of 15.86 m². It was stabilized in orbit on November 21, 1985. The country of origin is listed as SU (Soviet Union).

Physical Characteristics

Length

6.5

Diameter

2.4

Span

6.5

Dry Mass

1250

Launch Mass

1250

Shape

Sphere + DCone

Radar Cross Section

15.86

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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