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RESURS F-18 (22696)
COSPAR: 1993-040A | Alt Name: Resurs-F
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 25, 1993
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22696
International Designator
1993-040A
Decay Date
7/12/1993
Basic Satellite Info
Name
RESURS F-18
Alternative Name
Resurs-F
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
PRIR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
RESURS F-18 is an Earth observation satellite launched on June 25, 1993, from Plesetsk LC16/2 using a Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle. It is also known as Resurs-F and has the OBJECT_ID of 1993-040A with a NORAD catalog ID of 22696. The satellite was manufactured by TSSKB for PRIR (Priroda) and carries the Resurs-F1 payload, specifically the Priroda-4 imaging system equipped with two KFA-1000 cameras and three KATE-200 sensors. It measures 6.5 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.4 meters, and a span of 6.5 meters, with both dry mass and launch mass being 2555 kilograms. The satellite is powered by batteries and its propulsion system includes an 11D82M engine along with an S5.120 maneuver module. Its shape consists of a sphere combined with a DCone design. RESURS F-18 was launched for Earth observation purposes, specifically focusing on film return missions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2555
Launch Mass
2555
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Resurs-F1-14F43 No. 17L
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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