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MOLNIYA 3-34 (19713)
COSPAR: 1988-112A | Alt Name: Molniya-3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 22, 1988
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19713
International Designator
1988-112A
Decay Date
5/27/2007
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MOLNIYA 3-34
Alternative Name
Molniya-3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
UNKS/MSVYAZ
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
MOLNIYA 3-34, also known as Molniya-3, is a communication satellite launched by UNKS/MSVYAZ on December 22, 1988, from PLMSC LC43/3 using the Molniya 8K78M launch vehicle. It has a configuration designated KAUR-2 and was manufactured by NPOPM. The satellite measures 3.6 meters in length with a diameter of 1.6 meters and spans 8.1 meters when deployed. Its dry mass is 1,700 kilograms, and it had an initial launch mass of 1,750 kilograms. MOLNIYA 3-34 features 6 deployable solar arrays generating 1,000 watts and includes batteries for power storage. The satellite’s structure consists of a cylindrical body with six panels and has a radar cross-section (RCS) value of 11.2467 square meters. Its motor is either the KDU-414A or 11D414NS. It was designed to have a lifetime of approximately three years, serving as part of the Molniya-3 series used for communication purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.6
Diameter
1.6
Span
8.1
Dry Mass
1700
Launch Mass
1750
Shape
Cyl + 6 Pan
Radar Cross Section
11.2467
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Molniya-3 No. 52
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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