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RESURS F-17 (22663)
COSPAR: 1993-033A | Alt Name: Resurs-F
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 21, 1993
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22663
International Designator
1993-033A
Decay Date
6/20/1993
Basic Satellite Info
Name
RESURS F-17
Alternative Name
Resurs-F
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
RESURS F-17, also known as Resurs-F2 No. 9L, is an Earth observation satellite operated by PRIR and launched on May 21, 1993, from the PLMSC launch site using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. This spacecraft was manufactured by TSSKB and has a Vostok / Zenit Capsule configuration with dimensions of 6.5 meters in length and diameter, and a span of 6.5 meters. It has a dry mass of 2,573 kilograms, the same as its launch mass. The satellite is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries and features a Sphere + DCone shape. Its mission involves Earth observation with film return capability, equipped with motors for maneuvering. RESURS F-17 has an estimated operational lifetime of 30 days.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2573
Launch Mass
2573
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
14.65
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Resurs-F2 No. 9L
Purpose
Earth Observation (film return)
Mission
Earth Observation (film return)
Manufacturer
TSSKB
Life Expectancy
30 days
Bus
Resurs-F2
Configuration
Vostok / Zenit Capsule
Motor
11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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