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MOLNIYA 3-32 (19189)
COSPAR: 1988-044A | Alt Name: Molniya-3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 26, 1988
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19189
International Designator
1988-044A
Decay Date
3/15/2002
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MOLNIYA 3-32
Alternative Name
Molniya-3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS/MSVYAZ
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
MOLNIYA 3-32, also known as Molniya-3, is a communication satellite with the OBJECT_ID 1988-044A launched on May 26, 1988, from PLMSC LC43/4 using the Molniya 8K78M launch vehicle. It was manufactured by NPOPM and has a configuration known as KAUR-2. The satellite measures 3.6 meters in length with a diameter of 1.6 meters and spans 8.1 meters. It has a dry mass of 1700 kg and had an initial launch mass of 1750 kg, designed for a 3-year operational lifetime. Its propulsion system uses the KDU-414A (S5.114) or 11D414NS motor. Power is provided by six deployable solar arrays with a capacity of 1000 W and batteries. The satellite's purpose is to facilitate communication, and it has an RCS (Reflectivity Cross Section) value of 18.4147. It features a cylindrical body with six panels and was launched for the owner UNKS/MSVYAZ as part of its mission designated as Molniya-3 No. 49.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.6
Diameter
1.6
Span
8.1
Dry Mass
1700
Launch Mass
1750
Shape
Cyl + 6 Pan
Radar Cross Section
18.4147
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Molniya-3 No. 49
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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