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PROGRESS-M 18 (22666)
COSPAR: 1993-034A | Alt Name: Progress M-18
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 22, 1993
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22666
International Designator
1993-034A
Decay Date
7/4/1993
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PROGRESS-M 18
Alternative Name
Progress M-18
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NPOE
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
PROGRESS-M 18 (also known as Progress M-18) is a cargo satellite with the OBJECT_ID 1993-034A launched by NPOE on May 22, 1993, from the TYMSC launch site using Soyuz-U2. It has dimensions of 7.9 meters in length and diameter, with a dry mass of 4500 kg and a launch mass of 7348 kg. The satellite is equipped with 2 deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries for power. Its shape consists of a sphere, cone, cylinder, and pan configuration. The satellite's mission was to deliver cargo as part of the Progress 7K-TGM No. 218 payload.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.9
Diameter
2.7
Span
7.9
Dry Mass
4500
Launch Mass
7348
Shape
Sphere + Cone + Cyl + Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Progress 7K-TGM No. 218
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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