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EKRAN 16 (18328)
COSPAR: 1987-073A | Alt Name: Ekran
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 3, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
18328
International Designator
1987-073A
Epoch
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Inclination
12.23°
Right Ascension
327.79°
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Argument of Perigee
286.62°
Period
1492.46 min
Mean Motion
0.96 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
EKRAN 16
Alternative Name
Ekran
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
MSVYAZ
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 18328U 87073A 26185.21324396 -.00000125 00000-0 00000-0 0 9998
2 18328 12.2295 327.7918 0004365 286.6235 59.2981 0.96484983137176
Source: Celestrak
Summary
EKRAN 16, also known as Ekran, is a communication and direct broadcasting satellite launched on September 3, 1987, from Tyuratam (TYMSC) Launch Complex LC200/39 using the Proton-K/DM launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 5.5 meters in length, 2.5 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 1850 kg with a launch mass of 2000 kg. Equipped with one UHF transponder (200 W) and C-band uplink, it uses two deployable solar arrays for power along with batteries. Manufactured by NPOPM, EKRAN 16's payload is designated as Ekran No. 29L, and its shape consists of a cylinder topped with two panels and a plate. The satellite was operated by MSVYAZ for approximately three years after achieving stability on September 4, 1987.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.5
Diameter
2.5
Span
9
Dry Mass
1850
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan + Plate
Radar Cross Section
5.9463
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ekran No. 29L
Purpose
Communication, direct broadcasting
Mission
Communication, direct broadcasting
Manufacturer
NPOPM
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
Ekran
Configuration
KAUR-3
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
1 (+1) UHF 200 W transponder, C-band uplink
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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