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MOLNIYA 3-33 (19541)
COSPAR: 1988-090A | Alt Name: Molniya-3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 29, 1988
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19541
International Designator
1988-090A
Decay Date
2/4/2002
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MOLNIYA 3-33
Alternative Name
Molniya-3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS/MSVYAZ
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The MOLNIYA 3-33 satellite, also known as Molniya-3 No. 51, was launched on September 29, 1988, from the PLMSC launch site using a Molniya 8K78M launch vehicle from LC41/1 pad. It has dimensions of 3.6 meters in length and 1.6 meters in diameter, with a span of 8.1 meters due to its configuration. The satellite's dry mass is 1700 kg and it was launched with a total mass of 1750 kg. Its mission focuses on communication purposes, equipped with six deployable solar arrays providing 1000 watts of power along with batteries for energy storage. Manufactured by NPOPM under the name KAUR-2, this satellite has an expected lifetime of three years and is owned by UNKS/MSVYAZ. The spacecraft's shape consists of a cylinder topped with six panels, with a RCS (Reaction Control System) value of 11.4728 and propulsion provided by either KDU-414A (S5.114) or 11D414NS motors.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.6
Diameter
1.6
Span
8.1
Dry Mass
1700
Launch Mass
1750
Shape
Cyl + 6 Pan
Radar Cross Section
11.4728
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Molniya-3 No. 51
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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