PROGRESS-M 9 (21662)

COSPAR: 1991-057A | Alt Name: Progress M-9

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 20, 1991

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC1

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

21662

International Designator

1991-057A

Decay Date

9/30/1991

Basic Satellite Info

Name

PROGRESS-M 9

Alternative Name

Progress M-9

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

NPOE

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The PROGRESS-M 9 satellite, also known as Progress M-9, was launched on August 20, 1991, from the Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC) using a Soyuz-U2 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 7.9 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 7.9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 4500 kilograms, and its launch mass was 7311 kilograms. Manufactured by NPOE (NPO Energia), the spacecraft is configured as a cargo vessel and uses KTDU-80 (S5.80) motors for propulsion. Its power system includes two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries to maintain energy supply. The satellite's shape consists of a sphere, cone, cylinder, and pan elements, with an RCS (Reaction Control System) of 19.68 units. Launched on its mission date, PROGRESS-M 9's primary purpose is to deliver cargo to space stations or other orbital targets.

Physical Characteristics

Length

7.9

Diameter

2.7

Span

7.9

Dry Mass

4500

Launch Mass

7311

Shape

Sphere + Cone + Cyl + Pan

Radar Cross Section

19.68

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Progress 7K-TGM No. 210

Purpose

Cargo

Mission

Cargo

Manufacturer

NPOE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

7K-TGM

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

KTDU-80 (S5.80)

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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