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BURAN (19637)
COSPAR: 1988-100A | Alt Name: Buran OK-1K
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 15, 1988
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC110L
Launch Vehicle
Energiya/Buran
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19637
International Designator
1988-100A
Decay Date
11/15/1988
Basic Satellite Info
Name
BURAN
Alternative Name
Buran OK-1K
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
MOLN/MOM
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The BURAN satellite, also known as Buran OK-1K, is a winged orbiter spacecraft manufactured by MOLN and launched on November 15, 1988, from the TYMSC launch site using the Energiya/Buran launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 36.4 meters in length and span with a diameter of 5.5 meters. It has a dry mass of 79,400 kilograms and is equipped with batteries (#1-F1) for power generation, with fuel cells planned for later missions. BURAN was designed as a crewed spacecraft and had an intended mission purpose similar to its configuration. Its shape consists of a box structure plus two wings and fins. The satellite's motor system includes 2 x RD-58 (17D12) engines. The ownership is listed under MOLN/MOM, and it was launched as payload Buran OK-1K No. 711 (1K1).
Physical Characteristics
Length
36.4
Diameter
5.5
Span
36.4
Dry Mass
79400
Launch Mass
79400
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Buran OK-1K No. 711 (1K1)
Purpose
Crewed Spacecraft
Mission
Crewed Spacecraft
Manufacturer
MOLN
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Buran
Configuration
Winged orbiter
Motor
2 x RD-58 (17D12)
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries (#1-F1), fuel cells (later missions)
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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