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MOLNIYA 3-30 (17038)
COSPAR: 1986-079A | Alt Name: Molniya-3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 1986
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
17038
International Designator
1986-079A
Decay Date
10/15/1999
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MOLNIYA 3-30
Alternative Name
Molniya-3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS/MSVYAZ
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
MOLNIYA 3-30 (also known as Molniya-3) is a communication satellite launched on October 20, 1986 from the PLMSC launch site at LC43/4 using the Molniya 8K78M launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 3.6 meters in length and 1.6 meters in diameter with a span of 8.1 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 1,700 kg and its launch mass was 1,750 kg. Its configuration is designated as KAUR-2 and it uses the KDU-414A (S5.114) or 11D414NS motor. The power system consists of six deployable solar arrays providing a total of 1,000 watts along with batteries for energy storage. It was manufactured by NPOPM and operated under the ownership of UNKS/MSVYAZ with a mission duration of 3 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.6
Diameter
1.6
Span
8.1
Dry Mass
1700
Launch Mass
1750
Shape
Cyl + 6 Pan
Radar Cross Section
13.1423
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Molniya-3 No. 41
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
NPOPM
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
Molniya-3
Configuration
KAUR-2
Motor
KDU-414A (S5.114) or 11D414NS
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
6 deployable solar arrays (1000 W), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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