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RESURS F-15 (21998)
COSPAR: 1992-033A | Alt Name: Resurs-F
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 1992
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21998
International Designator
1992-033A
Decay Date
7/9/1992
Basic Satellite Info
Name
RESURS F-15
Alternative Name
Resurs-F
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
RESURS F-15, also known as Resurs-F, is an Earth Observation satellite that was launched on June 23, 1992, from the PLMSC launch site using a Soyuz-U-PVB vehicle from LC43/3 pad. The spacecraft measures 6.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 6.5 meters, having a dry mass and launch mass both at 2555 kg. It was manufactured by TSSKB and equipped with the Priroda-4 imaging system consisting of 2 KFA-1000 and 3 KATE-200 devices for film return missions. The satellite is powered by batteries and features a sphere plus DCone shape, designed to provide Earth observation capabilities. Its propulsion system includes an 11D82M motor along with S5.120 for maneuvering purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2555
Launch Mass
2555
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
2.14
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 15L
Purpose
Earth Observation (film return)
Mission
Earth Observation (film return)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Resurs-F1
Configuration
Vostok / Zenit Capsule
Motor
11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)
Equipment
Priroda-4 imaging system (2 x KFA-1000, 3 x KATE-200)
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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