SOYUZ-TM 3 ORBIT MODULE (18723)

COSPAR: 1987-063C | Alt Name: Soyuz TM-3 BO

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 22, 1987

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC1

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

18723

International Designator

1987-063C

Decay Date

6/17/1988

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SOYUZ-TM 3 ORBIT MODULE

Alternative Name

Soyuz TM-3 BO

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

NPOE

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The SOYUZ-TM 3 ORBIT MODULE (OBJECT_ID: 1987-063C) is a Soyuz Bus launched by the Soviet Union on July 22, 1987, from the Tyuratam Space Center using the Soyuz-U2 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 6.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 6.5 meters, featuring a shape described as Sphere + DCone. The dry mass is 1280 kilograms, which is identical to its launch mass. This module was manufactured by NPOE and named Bitovoy otsek for payload purposes. It has an RCS (Reaction Control System) area of 11.38 square meters. The satellite reached a stable orbit on December 29, 1987.

Physical Characteristics

Length

6.5

Diameter

2.4

Span

6.5

Dry Mass

1280

Launch Mass

1280

Shape

Sphere + DCone

Radar Cross Section

11.38

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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