Air Force Selects General Atomics, Anduril for CCA Wingmen | KeepTrack Space Brief
Air Force awards CCA contracts to General Atomics and Anduril for autonomous fighter wingmen. Autonomy layer split across Anduril, Shield AI, and Collins Aerospace.
SOYUZ-TM 15 (22054)
COSPAR: 1992-046A | Alt Name: Soyuz TM-15
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
July 27, 1992
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22054
International Designator
1992-046A
Decay Date
2/1/1993
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SOYUZ-TM 15
Alternative Name
Soyuz TM-15
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NPOE
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SOYUZ-TM 15 was a crewed spacecraft launched on July 27, 1992, from Tyuratam Space Center's Launch Pad LC1 using the Soyuz-U2 launch vehicle. It had dimensions of 7.2 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and a span of 10.6 meters. The spacecraft had a dry mass and launch mass both equal to 2850 kilograms. Its mission was supported by two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Manufactured by NPOE with the configuration known as Soyuz 7K-STM No. 65, it was equipped with a KTDU-80 (S5.80) motor for propulsion. The shape of the spacecraft consists of sphere, cone, cylinder, and two panels.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.2
Diameter
2.2
Span
10.6
Dry Mass
2850
Launch Mass
2850
Shape
Sphere + Cone + Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
14.6
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Soyuz 7K-STM No. 65
Purpose
Crewed spacecraft
Mission
Crewed spacecraft
Manufacturer
NPOE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
7K-STM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
KTDU-80 (S5.80)
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
Jonathan's Space Report
Jonathan's Space Report is a comprehensive resource for space launch and satellite data, compiled by astrophysicist Dr. Jonathan McDowell.
Iran Strikes UAE and Saudi Targets, Space Force Opens Tracking to Commercial Firms | KeepTrack Space Brief
Iran launches drones and missiles at UAE and Saudi targets. Space Force opens secretive tracking data to commercial firms. Falcon 9 breakup linked to lithium pollution in upper atmosphere.
Space Brief 13 Nov 2025
Delve into the latest on military AI leadership debates, Wedgetail funding increases, and the Army's Short Range Reconnaissance Program advancements. Explore how these developments influence satellite tracking and defense initiatives.
China's 75 Unusual GEO Maneuvers Flagged by CSIS | KeepTrack Space Brief
CSIS analysis identifies 75 unusual orbital maneuvers by Chinese GEO satellites over 10 years, consistent with military reconnaissance. Track GEO objects via KeepTrack.
X Report 30 Jul 2025
SpaceX continues to push boundaries with the successful launch of 28 Starlink satellites and significant testing preparations for upcoming Crew-11 and Starship missions.
Space Brief 11 Apr 2025
Today's brief covers Millennium's milestone in missile defense, new satellite jammer for Space Force, budget increases for defense, delays in MEO satellite contracts, and potential impacts of Trump's latest order on Pentagon programs.
The Day Apollo 14 Restored NASA's Lunar Dreams
Fifty-four years ago, a Saturn V rocket lifted off carrying three astronauts determined to prove America could still reach the Moon after the near-disaster of Apollo 13